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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS10 matches up versus the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony HX10V

 ZS10 HX10V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic ZS10

 HX10V ZS10 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX10V

 ZS10 HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS10 and the HX10V.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
Sony HX10V Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $616