Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX10V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar but the ZS100 (1") and HX10V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was released 3 years after the HX10V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS100 grades versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 versus the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and HX10V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ZS100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.