Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was introduced 5 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ5 matches up against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 compared to the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.