Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was revealed 13 months after the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ3 scores versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ3 compared to the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and WB850F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ3 will have an edge in sensor tech.