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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was released 7 months later than the W610 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ5 scores against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Sony W610

 SZ5 W610 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic SZ5

 W610 SZ5 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony W610

 SZ5 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ5 versus the W610.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Sony W610
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
Travel photography with Sony W610
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Sony W610
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $195 $200