Panasonic S3 vs Sony S2100

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic S3 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3 was brought out 13 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3 grades vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 provides outside 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) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S3 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 vs the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.