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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
  • Released December 2011
  • Replaced the Canon S95
  • Renewed by Canon S110
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon S100 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was brought out 12 months earlier than the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S100 matches up versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S100 SZ3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon S100

 SZ3 S100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic SZ3

 S100 SZ3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S100 has 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) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 vs the SZ3.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SZ3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S100
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $150