Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 8 months earlier than the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS10 grades vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and HX100V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX100V to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.