Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W830

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS10 grades against the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outside 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 and the W830.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and W830.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.