Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A390

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS10 was brought out 7 months after the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 grades against the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and A390.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS10 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer ZS10 will have an edge in sensor technology.