Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic S3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 22 months prior to the S3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2100 IS grades vs the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS and the S3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.