Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S3 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S3 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3 was released 7 months later than the HX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3 scores against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 comes with physical 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 HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S3 versus Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S3 vs the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S3 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.