Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX10V

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.