Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX10

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony WX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was released 5 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS100 scores against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 features physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 compared to the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and WX10 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.