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Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
38 Overall
38

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic S3 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was manufactured around the same time to the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3 scores against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Sony WX10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic S3

		

		

			
 WX10 S3 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Sony WX10

		

		

			
 S3 WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 features 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) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3 and the WX10.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and WX10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
28
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
38
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic S3
Street photography with Sony WX10
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
49
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.10 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $200