Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The SZ3 was launched 3 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ3 grades vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 against the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and HX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and HX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SZ3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.