Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 15 months later than the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ3 scores against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.