Canon S120 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a complete review of the Canon S120 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was launched 11 months later than the SZ3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S120 scores against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 and Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S120 and the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.