Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX300

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released within a month of the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ3 scores vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 against the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and WX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.