Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony RX100

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ10 was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ10 grades vs the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and RX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.