• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W510 advantages over Panasonic F5

  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.2 fps vs 0.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic F5 advantages over Sony DSC-W510

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 Panasonic DMC-F3

Sony DSC-W510
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
Panasonic F5
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Olympus Stylus-5010

Sony DSC-W510
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic F5
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compared to Olympus VG-110

Sony DSC-W510
Olympus VG-110
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
Panasonic F5
Olympus VG-110
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $96
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony W620

Sony DSC-W510
Sony W620
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
Panasonic F5
Sony W620
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Sony W710

Sony DSC-W510
Sony W710
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic F5
Sony W710
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Faster JPEG shooting
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