Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W620

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was manufactured around the same time to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ1 matches up vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ1 and the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and W620.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.