Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W220

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 6 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ10 grades against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 vs the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and W220.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.