Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX5
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX5 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ3 was manufactured 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ3 grades against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony WX5
| SZ3 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic SZ3
| WX5 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony WX5
| SZ3 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ3 vs the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and WX5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $150 | $250 |
