Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ10 was revealed 23 months after the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ10 matches up against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony WX300
| SZ10 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic SZ10
| WX300 | SZ10 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX300
| SZ10 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 vs the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and WX300.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SZ10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $330 |