Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S110 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was announced 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S110 scores against the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 features exterior measurements 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 ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S110 against the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon S110 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S110 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.