Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W810

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was launched 4 years before the W810 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS5 grades against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 has outside 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) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS5 vs the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and W810.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.