Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic S1
A3000 IS | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon A3000 IS
S1 | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic S1
A3000 IS | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |