Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic S3

Let's look more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic S3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 2 years after the S3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the S3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and S3.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.