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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS10 matches up vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony WX300

 ZS10 WX300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS10

 WX300 ZS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX300

 ZS10 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 versus the WX300.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and WX300.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Sony WX300
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $330