Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was released 7 months later than the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3 matches up against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S3 vs the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and CX3.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic S3 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.