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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony HX20V

 ZS10 HX20V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic ZS10

 HX20V ZS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX20V

 ZS10 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (219g)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
34
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $397