Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The SZ10 was released 6 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ10 matches up vs the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 and the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.