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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched around the same time to the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ3 scores against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony W710

          

          

            
 SZ3 W710 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic SZ3

          

          

            
 W710 SZ3 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony W710

          

          

            
 SZ3 W710 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing 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 SZ3 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ3 vs the W710.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and W710.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date  of the products into consideration.

            Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
30
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Sony W710
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W710 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 shots 240 shots
Battery form 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $90