Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ1 was brought out 12 months earlier than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ1 matches up vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony W710
| SZ1 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic SZ1
| W710 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W710
| SZ1 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ1 against the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and W710.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
| Battery style | 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $179 | $90 |