Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was launched 12 months before the WB850F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3 grades versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S3 versus the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.