Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W650

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was revealed 13 months after the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ3 matches up against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 and the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and W650.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.