Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 2 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ10 grades versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 vs the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX150 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SZ10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.