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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 2 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ10 scores vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony W710

 SZ10 W710 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic SZ10

 W710 SZ10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W710

 SZ10 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 features external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 vs the W710.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
low frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (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 200 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $90