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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3 matches up versus the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S3 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic S3

 SZ7 S3 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic SZ7

 S3 SZ7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3 and the SZ7.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and SZ7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $199