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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ3 grades vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony S2000

 SZ3 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S2000 SZ3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony S2000

 SZ3 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outer dimensions 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 against the S2000.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and S2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $225