Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was brought out 13 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ7 grades against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 vs the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and WX10.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.