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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close but the S110 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was brought out 2 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S110 matches up vs the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FH3

 S110 FH3 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon S110

 FH3 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FH3

 S110 FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S110 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S110 versus the FH3.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and FH3.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH3 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S110 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
64
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
37
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $160