Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB350F

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was introduced 4 years before the WB350F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S3 grades versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3 vs the WB350F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.