• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 238.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W370 advantages over Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS25 advantages over Sony DSC-W370

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 238 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 34 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S8000

Sony DSC-W370
Nikon S8000
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic ZS25
Nikon S8000
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Nikon S6000

Sony DSC-W370
Nikon S6000
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
Panasonic ZS25
Nikon S6000
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S6100

Sony DSC-W370
Nikon S6100
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
Panasonic ZS25
Nikon S6100
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Sony DSC-W370
Panasonic ZS19
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS19
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Sony DSC-W370
Panasonic ZS30
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS30
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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