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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was introduced 6 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS5 scores against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony W370

 ZS5 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS5

 W370 ZS5 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W370

 ZS5 W370 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 against the W370.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and W370.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W370 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
27
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Sony W370
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Sony W370
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
Vlogging with Sony W370
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $230