Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W730

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 2 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ10 scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 against the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and W730.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.