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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was revealed 6 months earlier than the W570 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS5 scores versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony W570

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W570

          

          

            
 ZS5 W570 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 vs the W570.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and W570.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
29
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
63
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $159