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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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 S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic S1H, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was revealed 10 years before the S1H which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3100 IS grades versus the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic S1H

 A3100 IS S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon A3100 IS

 S1H A3100 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2010Newer by 117 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic S1H

 A3100 IS S1H 

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the S1H.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and S1H is 94 and 52 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S1H.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3100 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1H will show extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic S1H
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-05 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 5952x3988
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $159 $3,998