Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 13 months before the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ3 grades versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ3 and the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.