Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX99

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was revealed 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS10 scores against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and HX99.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.