Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W650

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was launched 3 years after the W650 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ10 grades vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 and the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.