Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony QX10

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was released 14 months earlier than the QX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS15 matches up versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS15 against the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.