Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony W830 and Panasonic SZ10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W830 has external dimensions of 93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91″) and weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic SZ10 has external dimensions of 99 x 60 x 30 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.18″) and weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony W830 and the Panasonic SZ10. Sony W830 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Panasonic SZ10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W830 and Panasonic SZ10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W830 and Panasonic SZ10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W830 is significantly lighter (55g ) than the Panasonic SZ10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic SZ10's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W830's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Panasonic SZ10 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Sony W830 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to SZ10.