Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was released within a month of the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ7 scores vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ7 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.