Panasonic S3 vs Sony HX50V

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S3 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3 scores vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S3 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 and the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.