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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 12 months before the S1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic S1

 A3000 IS S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S1 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic S1

 A3000 IS S1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS against the S1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and S1.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $240 $269