Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony A350

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ3 was introduced 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ3 grades vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ3 versus the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic SZ3 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.