Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX70

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S3 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3 scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S3 and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3 and the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and WX70.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.