Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730 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
- Released June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W730 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS5 scores against the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony W730
| ZS5 | W730 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic ZS5
| W730 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W730
| ZS5 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS5 and the W730.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and W730.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W730 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $300 | $138 |