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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(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
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony W800

 SZ10 W800 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic SZ10

 W800 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W800

 SZ10 W800 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Sony W800
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Sony W800
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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