Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX300

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3 scores against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3 versus the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and WX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.