Panasonic SZ3 Alternatives
The SZ3 is scored #83 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a quick summary of the SZ3.
16MP
1/2.3"
126 grams
25-250mm (f3.1-5.9)

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (25-250mm 10.0 x zoom)
has built in flash
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
cannot use external flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
focusing manually not possible
Underneath are various alternatives to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 sorted by their overall score. You are able to look at a detailed review of every camera or a comparison with the Panasonic SZ3 by clicking on the urls under every camera card. You can press on the symbol to take a look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view them all alongside each other.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)

#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition (399 grams)
lack of phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)

#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition (392 grams)
lack of phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)

#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (346 grams)
lack of phase detect AF

#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
above average minimum ISO (80)
big screen (3.5 inches)
boasts focus via touch
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
cannot use external flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (384 grams)

#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition (294 grams)
lack of phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)

#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (356 grams)
lack of phase detect AF

#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (353 grams)
low resolution screen (460 k dots)

#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
cannot use external flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (391 grams)
