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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon S100
  • Newer Model is Canon S120
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon S110 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was unveiled 21 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S110 matches up vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic S1

 S110 S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon S110

 S1 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic S1

 S110 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S110 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S110 against the S1.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The S110 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern S110 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Panasonic S1
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
64
features touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
37
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal 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 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form 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 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $269