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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was revealed within a month of the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ3 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony WX80

 SZ3 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic SZ3

 WX80 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony WX80

 SZ3 WX80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 has got 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) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 vs the WX80.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $276