Canon N vs Panasonic S3

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 2 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the N grades vs the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N comes with external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N against the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S3.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S3 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent N provides an edge in sensor innovation.