Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was brought out 18 months earlier than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS10 scores versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 features outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 vs the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be behind in sensor technology.