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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Sony W220

 SZ5 W220 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Sony W220
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Sony W220
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
Vlogging with Sony W220
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Sony 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