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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured within a month of the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3200 IS scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic S1

					

					

						
 A3200 IS S1 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon A3200 IS

					

					

						
 S1 A3200 IS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic S1

					

					

						
 A3200 IS S1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS and the S1.
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and S1.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

						Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
72
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
62
 lighter than others (117g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
42
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
34
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $269