Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W290
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
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Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ5 matches up vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Sony W290
| SZ5 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic SZ5
| W290 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony W290
| SZ5 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 versus the W290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and W290.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SZ5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| 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/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $195 | $230 |