Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W560

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was launched within a month of the W560 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS10 scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 vs the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and W560.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.