Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 2 years after the HX10V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS50 scores versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 against the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and HX10V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 will have an edge in sensor technology.