Canon S100 vs Panasonic S3
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Previous Model is Canon S95
- Refreshed by Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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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The following is a complete comparison of the Canon S100 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe S100 was released 12 months after the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S100 matches up against the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic S3
| S100 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon S100
| S3 | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic S3
| S100 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 vs the S3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S3.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S100 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-12-22 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 198g (0.44 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $429 | $110 |