Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out 18 months prior to the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS10 matches up versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 vs the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and HX20V.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.