Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-5

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was brought out 8 months later than the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS10 scores against the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 features physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 against the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and NEX-5 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The ZS10 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher ZS10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.