Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 15 months before the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS10 grades vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has external measurements 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and HX200V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.