Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony WX50

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was brought out 3 years before the WX50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS3 scores vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 provides exterior measurements 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS3 vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and WX50.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX50 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.