Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was released 13 months earlier than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ5 grades vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ5 and the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and QX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.