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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed within a month of the W610 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ1 matches up vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 SZ1 W610 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 SZ1 W610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ1 vs the W610.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and W610.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
29
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 lighter than average (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
70
 lighter than competition in class (131g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
33
 relatively wide (26mm)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
32
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 131g (0.29 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $179 $200