Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony S2000
SZ3 | S2000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic SZ3
S2000 | SZ3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony S2000
SZ3 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |