Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Older Model is Canon S100
- Replacement is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Announced January 2011
Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S110 was announced 21 months after the S3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S110 grades against the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic S3
S110 | S3 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon S110
S3 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic S3
S110 | S3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with 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") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S110 compared to the S3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and S3.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S3 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S110 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $110 |