Canon S120 vs Panasonic S3
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Canon S120 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 (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replaced the Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
Canon S120 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon S120 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S120 was brought out 2 years after the S3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S120 matches up vs the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Panasonic S3
S120 | S3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon S120
S3 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Panasonic S3
S120 | S3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon S120 and Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S120 compared to the S3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and S3.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S3 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S120 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60 or 30 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (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 rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $449 | $110 |