Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3
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![Canon PowerShot S200 front Canon PowerShot S200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S200/Canon-S200-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3/Panasonic-S3-front.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Announced January 2011
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
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The S200 was announced 3 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S200 matches up against the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic S3
S200 | S3 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon S200
S3 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic S3
S200 | S3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S200 vs the S3.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and S3.
All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S3 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $293 | $110 |