Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SZ10 was introduced 11 months after the W800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up vs the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony W800
SZ10 | W800 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic SZ10
W800 | SZ10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W800
SZ10 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outside 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 and the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and W800.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $90 |