Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony A68

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ3 was launched 3 years before the A68 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ3 scores against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ3 against the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and A68.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SZ3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.