Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony WX300
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS10
WX300 | ZS10 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX300
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |