Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC TZ101 vs Cyber-shot WX220 - Side by side

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Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Sony Cyber-shot WX220 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 WX220

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 67.00mm (2.6″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-250mm (10x), f3.3-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 92.3 x 52.4 x 21.6mm³ (3.6″ x 2.1″ x 0.9″)
  • 121g (3.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot WX220

DMC TZ101 vs Cyber-shot WX220: The sensors

The DMC TZ101 features a 1″ sized sensor, while the Cyber-shot WX220 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 WX220’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 WX220 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC TZ101 a better choice

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot WX220
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 18.20
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 100 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

320 210

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ101 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the DMC TZ101 is made easy by the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

The DMC TZ101 scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot WX220

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot WX220
Weighs less (2)

310g
(10.0 oz.)		 121g
(3.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

317cm³
(20 cu.in.)		 104cm³
(7 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot WX220 are the lower weight than the DMC TZ101 and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the Cyber-shot WX220.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot WX220
Speed (frames/second)

10 10
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC TZ101 and Cyber-shot WX220

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC TZ101

Sony Cyber-shot WX220

27
4

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ101 as better choice.