Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was unveiled 4 years before the HX20V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS3 matches up versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS3 and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.