• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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Differences

Sony DSC-W120 advantages over Panasonic G10

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner

Panasonic G10 advantages over Sony DSC-W120

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.88 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 7.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S780

Sony DSC-W120
Sony DSC-S780
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Sony DSC-S780

Panasonic G10
Sony DSC-S780
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Sony DSC-S780

Compared to Fujifilm J10

Sony DSC-W120
Fujifilm J10
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Fujifilm J10

Panasonic G10
Fujifilm J10
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Fujifilm J10

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-W120
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Panasonic G10
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Panasonic G2

Sony DSC-W120
Panasonic G2
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Panasonic G2

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G2
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Panasonic G5

Sony DSC-W120
Panasonic G5
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G5
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5

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