Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS3
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX1

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.4
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
149 g
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Zoom Significantly more zoom 12x vs 5x
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 Around 6x more zoom
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
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 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
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 Around 20% larger sensor
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 2s
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 30x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-WX1's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Size Much smaller 91x52x20 mm vs 103x60x33 mm
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 2.2x smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 2.3 fps
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 Around 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Much thinner 0.8" vs 1.3"
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 Around 40% thinner
Weight Much lighter 149 g vs 229 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DSC-WX1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a ultra compact.

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Fast action, sometimes indoors
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DMC-ZS3:25 mm
DSC-WX1:24 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$130 - $233
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

Pro digicam

$294
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SD4000 IS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the PowerShot SD4000 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Travel zoom
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-TZ3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the Lumix DMC-TZ3 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$369
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$219 - $250
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $600 body only

$698 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$195 - $328
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$170 - $271
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Travel zoom

$235 - $298
Size Slightly smaller
Weight Lighter
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$285 - $361
GPS Has a GPS
Weight Lighter
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$289 - $328
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS3

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$254 - $305
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Ultra compact

$225 - $315
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Compact

$230
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Slightly larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$128 - $129
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$155
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

appearance

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