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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 6 years after the S930 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ10 matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony S930

 SZ10 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S930 SZ10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony S930

 SZ10 S930 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outer dimensions 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 against the S930.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and S930.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Sony S930
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $219