Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX5

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SZ3 was released 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ3 scores versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 against the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and HX5.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.