Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS10 was released 22 months after the HX1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS10 scores vs the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS10 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.