Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3/Panasonic-SZ3-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ10W front Samsung HZ10W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ10W/Samsung-HZ10W-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Other Name is WB500
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SZ3 was announced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ3 scores against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung HZ10W
SZ3 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic SZ3
HZ10W | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung HZ10W
SZ3 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with exterior 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) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ3 compared to the HZ10W.
![Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SZ3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $150 | $300 |