Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX220

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 11 months after the WX220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ10 scores vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 offers outside dimensions 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.