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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Canon S110
(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
Panasonic S3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic S3

 S110 S3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon S110

 S3 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic S3

 S110 S3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Panasonic S3
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
64
provides touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S3 Vlogging advice
37
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic S3
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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