Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX5

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out 7 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 scores versus the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 provides external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 versus the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and WX5.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.