Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(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
- Launched January 2009

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS10 was introduced 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS10 grades versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony W220
ZS10 | W220 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic ZS10
W220 | ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W220
ZS10 | W220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS10 vs the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and W220.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 260 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $160 |