Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A380

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was launched 18 months after the A380 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS10 grades versus the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 against the A380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and A380.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher ZS10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.