Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic S3 and Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was released 7 years before the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3 scores versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with physical 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 Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S3 and Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S3 versus the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and HX350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and HX350.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be behind in sensor innovation.