Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS5 was introduced 19 months prior to the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS5 grades versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony W610
| ZS5 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic ZS5
| W610 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W610
| ZS5 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS5 vs the W610.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and W610.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
| 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 tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $200 |
