Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Sony Cyber-shot W830 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC TZ101 vs Cyber-shot W830 - Side by side

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Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Sony Cyber-shot W830 Specs

DMC TZ101

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-250mm (10x), f2.8-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111 x 65 x 44mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 310g (10.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot W830

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 67.00mm (2.6″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-200mm (8x), f3.3-6.3
  • No WiFi
  • 93.1 x 52.5 x 22.5mm³ (3.7″ x 2.1″ x 0.9″)
  • 120g (3.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot W830

DMC TZ101 vs Cyber-shot W830: The sensors

The DMC TZ101 features a 1″ sized sensor, while the Cyber-shot W830 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the DMC TZ101 is a lot larger than the Cyber-shot W830’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Panasonic DMC TZ101

Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Sony Cyber-shot W830 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC TZ101 a better choice

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot W830
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 20.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 1
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.23
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1280 x 720
Longer battery life (3, photos)

320 210
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ101 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Cyber-shot W830: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The DMC TZ101 scores 33 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot W830

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot W830
Weighs less (2)

310g
(10.0 oz.)		 120g
(3.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

317cm³
(20 cu.in.)		 110cm³
(7 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot W830 are the lower weight than the DMC TZ101 and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the Cyber-shot W830.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot W830
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Sony Cyber-shot W830 Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC TZ101 and Cyber-shot W830

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC TZ101

Sony Cyber-shot W830

33
4

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ101 as better choice.