Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony QX100

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SZ10 was released 17 months later than the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ10 matches up against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 vs the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and QX100.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.