Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W610

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was launched 11 months earlier than the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS10 grades versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 versus the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and W610.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.