Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony HX20V
ZS10 | HX20V | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic ZS10
HX20V | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX20V
ZS10 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |