Panasonic S3 vs Sony S2000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S3 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The S3 was revealed 13 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3 matches up vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S3 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S3 against the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and S2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S3 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.