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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)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front thumbnailportrait28street63sports35travel68landscape38vlogging31
Portability
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)
Fujifilm X30 front thumbnailportrait47street64sports52travel62landscape58vlogging34
Portability
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)
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#2 Nikon P7800
12MP 1/1.7" 399 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel68landscape58vlogging75
Portability
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)
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#3 Nikon P7700
12MP 1/1.7" 392 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel65landscape54vlogging75
Portability
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)
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#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP 1/1.7" 346 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front thumbnailportrait46street66sports43travel61landscape55vlogging36
Portability
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
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#5 Casio EX-10
12MP 1/1.7" 384 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Casio Exilim EX-10 front thumbnailportrait42street67sports43travel65landscape58vlogging33
Portability
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
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#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP 1/1.7" 294 grams 24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Samsung EX2F front thumbnailportrait42street68sports31travel66landscape53vlogging71
Portability
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
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#7 Canon G16
12MP 1/1.7" 356 grams 28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G16 front thumbnailportrait48street58sports43travel64landscape58vlogging33
Portability
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
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#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP 2/3" 353 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X20 front thumbnailportrait46street58sports52travel60landscape55vlogging31
Portability
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
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#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP 1/1.7" 391 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Pentax MX-1 front thumbnailportrait42street65sports43travel61landscape55vlogging33
Portability
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
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