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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 9 months before the W710 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ150 matches up versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony W710

 FZ150 W710 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FZ150

 W710 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 9 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony W710

 FZ150 W710 

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 and the W710.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and W710 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and W710.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
56
great battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
34
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-11 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $90