Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX5
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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95 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
39
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ7 was introduced 19 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ7 matches up against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony WX5
| SZ7 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic SZ7
| WX5 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX5
| SZ7 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 against the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic SZ7 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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lighter than average in class (133g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
Sony WX5 Vlogging information
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $199 | $250 |
