Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ10 matches up versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ10 versus the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.