Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was brought out 6 months before the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS10 grades versus the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 against the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.