Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX300
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX300 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX200V
- New Model is Sony HX400V
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS10 was released 3 years before the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS10 scores against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony HX300
| ZS10 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic ZS10
| HX300 | ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX300
| ZS10 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 vs the HX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and HX300.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 623 grams (1.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $339 |