Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ1 was launched 19 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ1 scores against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony WX5
| SZ1 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic SZ1
| WX5 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony WX5
| SZ1 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 compared to the WX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and WX5.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SZ1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Sony WX5
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $179 | $250 |