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Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S3 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3 scores versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Sony WX350

 S3 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic S3

 WX350 S3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Sony WX350

 S3 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 provides external 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) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S3 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3 compared to the WX350.

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and WX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S3
Street photography with Sony WX350
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S3
Sports photography with Sony WX350
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (117g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $270