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Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Updated by Canon S120
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon S110 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S110 was released 14 months after the TS3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S110 matches up vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic TS3

 S110 TS3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon S110

 TS3 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic TS3

 S110 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 enjoys outside 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S110 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 against the TS3.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and TS3.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S110 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher S110 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
64
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $380