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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was released at a similar time to the W650 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ7 grades versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony W650

          

          

            
 SZ7 W650 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic SZ7

          

          

            
 W650 SZ7 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony W650

          

          

            
 SZ7 W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 vs the W650.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and W650.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

            Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
Travel photography with Sony W650
70
 lighter than average (133g)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
42
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (133g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W650 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 133 grams (0.29 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $140