Panasonic S3 vs Sony W710

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S3 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 24 months prior to the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3 grades versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with physical 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3 and the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and W710.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.