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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was launched 18 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS5 scores against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony W220

 ZS5 W220 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic ZS5

 W220 ZS5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W220

 ZS5 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS5 and the W220.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and W220.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Sony W220
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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
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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $160