Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50/Sony-WX50-front.jpg)
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39 Features
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Overview
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.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony WX50
SZ10 | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic SZ10
WX50 | SZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX50
SZ10 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-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 WX50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.4 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $250 |