Panasonic SZ7
Budget Compact Camera
 vs Sony W570
Budget Compact Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC SZ7

Best price $399
  • Higher resolution rear screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 8 seconds vs 2 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera May 2012 vs February 2011
  • Longer optical zoom 10.0× vs 5.0×
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has 3D capture capabilities W570 does not have 3D
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback W570 does not have HDMI
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC SZ7

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

Best price
$170
  • Weighs a little bit less than the SZ7 4.1 oz vs 4.7 oz
  • Smaller body size 6 in³ vs 8 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.78″ vs 0.9″
  • Significantly cheaper street price $170 vs $399
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 14.1 MP
  • Better built-in flash range 24′ vs 18′
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570

What the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony W570 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Panasonic SZ7 and the Sony W570

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
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