Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony WX10

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was unveiled 6 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 compared to the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and WX10 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and WX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.