Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX350

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was manufactured 5 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS3 grades vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS3 vs the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be behind in sensor technology.