Panasonic S3 vs Sony W650
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S3 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3 was launched 12 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3 grades versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Sony W650
| S3 | W650 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic S3
| W650 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Sony W650
| S3 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3 and the W650.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and W650.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $110 | $140 |
