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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(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
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
  • 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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony W710

 SZ1 W710 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic SZ1

 W710 SZ1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Sony W710
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
Vlogging with Sony W710
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Sony 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