Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX70

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 12 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS10 matches up against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 and the WX70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WX70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.