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Panasonic SZ3 Alternatives

The SZ3 is scored #87 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)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front thumbnailportrait30street64sports41travel71landscape39vlogging31
Portability
96
Imaging
40
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 Nikon P7800
12MP 1/1.7" 399 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front thumbnailportrait46street65sports44travel68landscape58vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
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)
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#2 Fujifilm X30
12MP 2/3" 423 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X30 front thumbnailportrait47street64sports52travel62landscape58vlogging34
Portability
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)
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#3 Nikon P7700
12MP 1/1.7" 392 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel65landscape54vlogging75
Portability
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)
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#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP 1/1.7" 346 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front thumbnailportrait46street66sports43travel61landscape55vlogging36
Portability
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
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#5 Casio EX-10
12MP 1/1.7" 384 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Casio Exilim EX-10 front thumbnailportrait42street67sports44travel65landscape58vlogging33
Portability
83
Imaging
38
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)
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#6 Fujifilm X20
12MP 2/3" 353 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X20 front thumbnailportrait47street58sports52travel61landscape55vlogging31
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
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)
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#7 Samsung EX2F
12MP 1/1.7" 294 grams 24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Samsung EX2F front thumbnailportrait42street68sports31travel66landscape53vlogging71
Portability
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)
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#8 Canon G16
12MP 1/1.7" 356 grams 28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G16 front thumbnailportrait49street58sports44travel64landscape58vlogging33
Portability
85
Imaging
38
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
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#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP 1/1.7" 391 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Pentax MX-1 front thumbnailportrait42street65sports43travel61landscape55vlogging33
Portability
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)
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