Panasonic S3 vs Sony WX80

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic S3 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3 was launched 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3 matches up vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S3 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S3 vs the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and WX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.