Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS10 was released about the same time to the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS10 matches up against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony WX10
| ZS10 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic ZS10
| WX10 | ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX10
| ZS10 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 vs the WX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WX10.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Sony WX10
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony WX10
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-25 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $350 | $200 |