Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony WX10

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was brought out 20 months earlier than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS1 matches up against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 against the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony WX10 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.