Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A500

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very similar but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was manufactured 18 months after the A500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 grades against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 compared to the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and A500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.