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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was introduced 3 years after the W370 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ3 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony W370

 SZ3 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic SZ3

 W370 SZ3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony W370

 SZ3 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 and the W370.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and W370.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SZ3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
Street photography with Sony W370
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
Landscape photography with Sony W370
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $230