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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS10 matches up vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony WX500

 ZS10 WX500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic ZS10

 WX500 ZS10 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX500

 ZS10 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 and the WX500.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and WX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX500 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
Sony WX500 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
has touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (360 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony WX500
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 219 grams (0.48 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $348