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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was unveiled 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ7 grades against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony W220

 SZ7 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic SZ7

 W220 SZ7 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony W220

 SZ7 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 versus the W220.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and W220.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SZ7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Sony W220
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Sony W220
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 133 grams (0.29 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $160