Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ3
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic SZ5
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ3 scores against the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic SZ5
| SZ3 | SZ5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic SZ3
| SZ5 | SZ3 | |||
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| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic SZ5
| SZ3 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 compared to the SZ5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and SZ5.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography features
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $150 | $195 |
