Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10/Panasonic-SZ10-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10/Sony-WX10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SZ10 was manufactured 4 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony WX10
SZ10 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic SZ10
WX10 | SZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX10
SZ10 | WX10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WX10.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and WX10.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $200 |