Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S3 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S3 was revealed 13 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3 matches up against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Sony HX30V
S3 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic S3
HX30V | S3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Sony HX30V
S3 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic S3 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3 and the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $110 | $420 |