Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
48
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
48
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2015
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ10 was introduced 3 months earlier than the WX500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ10 matches up against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony WX500
| SZ10 | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic SZ10
| WX500 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX500
| SZ10 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | April 2015 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has external 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WX500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and WX500.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (236g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max fps low (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Sony WX500 Travel photography highlights
lighter than others in class (177g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (236g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lbs) | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $348 |