Panasonic S3 vs Sony W560

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S3 vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was brought out within a month of the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S3 grades against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S3 and the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and W560.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.