Panasonic S3 Alternatives
The S3 is positioned #155 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a short analysis of the S3.
14MP
1/2.3"
117 grams
28-112mm (f3.1-5.6)
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
has image stabilization (Optical)
in built lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
does not have HDMI socket
Listed below are a number of alternatives to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 sorted by their total score. You can read a thorough review of every camera or a comparison with the Panasonic S3 by visiting the links below every camera card. You can also click on the symbol to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see all of them side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have headphone socket
heavier than others in class (423 grams)
#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone socket
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone socket
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have headphone socket
does not have Time Lapse mode
#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
above average min ISO (80)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
does not have headphone socket
#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic socket
does not have headphone socket
does not have Time Lapse mode
#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
does not have headphone socket
#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
does not have headphone socket
#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
does not have headphone socket