Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ5 was announced 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ5 scores vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Sony W220
| SZ5 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic SZ5
| W220 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony W220
| SZ5 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 and the W220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and W220.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SZ5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $195 | $160 |