Canon A810 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A810 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 14 months after the S3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A810 grades versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A810 versus the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S3.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A810 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.