Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W800
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W800 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ1 was launched 3 years before the W800 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ1 grades vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony W800
| SZ1 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic SZ1
| W800 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony W800
| SZ1 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys physical 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ1 versus the W800.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and W800.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVI MPEG4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $179 | $90 |