Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Released January 2011

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was manufactured 2 years after the S3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N Facebook ready grades against the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Panasonic S3
N Facebook ready | S3 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon N Facebook ready
S3 | N Facebook ready |
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Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic S3
N Facebook ready | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready features physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 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).
Analyze the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and S3.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent N Facebook ready provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 200 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $110 |