Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W370

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed 2 years after the W370 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ1 scores versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ1 compared to the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SZ1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.