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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was brought out 4 years before the W800 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS5 matches up against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony W800

 ZS5 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic ZS5

 W800 ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W800

 ZS5 W800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 vs the W800.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and W800.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Sony W800
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Sony W800
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Sony W800
63
lighter than average in class (214g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 214g (0.47 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $90