Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TX10

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 9 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS20 scores vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 against the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and TX10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS20 provides a benefit in sensor tech.