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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Black
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Lumix DMC-ZS100 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Lumix DMC-ZS100 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Lumix DMC-ZS100. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Lumix DMC-ZS100 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | ||
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 13.2 x 8.8 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Panasonic's in-built intervalometer | ||
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| 4K Videos |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. | ||
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | |
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| 4K Video Capable | Yes | - | |
| AC Adapter Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | - | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 2.8-5.9 | 3.3-5.9 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC, MP4 | - | |
| Audio System | Stereo | - | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Face detection, Tracking Auto Focus | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1.5 - ∞ m | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes | |
| Battery Capacity | 1025 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 260 shots | 210 shots | |
| Battery Life (max) | - | 1.75 h | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | - | |
| Battery Type | - | NP-BN | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Cables Included | - | AC, USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | - | Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™(high speed), Memory Stick PRO HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Ca | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1 - 1/1600 s | |
| Camera Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical | - | |
| Camera Type | Compact camera | Compact | |
| Combined Zoom | 20 x | - | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 44.3 mm | 21.6 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | 20 x | |
| Diopter Correction | Yes | - | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 | 2.7 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 1040000 pixels | 460800 pixels | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | - | |
| Extra/Smart Zoom | 20 x | - | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/16000 s | 1/1600 s | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off, Forced on, Slave, Slow synchronization | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 0.7 - 3.8 m | 1.5 - 2.2 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.6 - 8 m | 0.2 - 3.7 m | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | - | 25 - 250 mm | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | - | 25 - 250 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 9.1 - 91 mm | 4.45 - 44.5 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Auto | |
| Full HD | - | Yes | |
| HD Type | 4K Ultra HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | Micro | D | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 64.5 mm | 52.4 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG, DPOF, RAW | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | - | BIONZ X | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Interval Recording | 1 | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 25600 | 12800 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 | 100 | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 12/10 | 9/7 | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Manual | Auto | |
| Light Metering | - | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 0.7 m | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.5 m | - | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | - | |
| Max FPS @4K | 30 | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 400 mm | 250 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 4896 × 3264 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 20.1 MP | 18.2 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono, Stereo | - | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 2.8 | 3.5 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 25 mm | 25 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 25 fps | 50 fps | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x | 10 x | |
| Panorama Mode | - | Yes | |
| Photo Effects | Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid | 1 | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@25fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 3840x2160@24fps, 3840x2160@25fps | - | |
| Scene Modes | Portrait | High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti-Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | - | |
| Sensor Type | MOS | - | |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Auto, Scene, Shutter priority | Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Easy Shooting, Scene Selection, Movie Mode (Intelligent Auto/Scene Selection) | |
| Shutter Priority AE | Yes | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 60 s | 1 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| SteadyShot | - | 1 | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4864x3648, 3456x2592, 2432x1824, 5472x3648, 3888x2592, 2736x1824, 5472x3080, 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 3648x3648, 2592x2592, 1824x1824 | 3:2 - 16M(4896×3264) / 8.9M(3648×2432) / 4.5M(2592×1728)4:3 - 18M(4896×3672) / 10M(3648×2736) / 5M(2592×1944) / VGA16:9 - 13M(4896×2752) / 7.5M(3648×2056) / 2.1M(1920×1080)1:1 - 13M(3664×3664) / 7.5M(2736×2736) / 3.7M(1920×1920)7152×1080 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 20.9 MP | - | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | - | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
| Twilight | - | Yes | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
| USB Charging | Yes | - | |
| USB Connector | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB | |
| USB Connector Type | - | B | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4 | AVCHD, MP4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels | 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | - | |
| Voice Recording | Yes | - | |
| Weight | 270 g | 105 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 310 g | 121 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | b/g/n | |
| Width | 110.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
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