Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(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

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was announced 11 months before the S3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic S3
SD1300 IS | S3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon SD1300 IS
S3 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic S3
SD1300 IS | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS against the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and S3.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Also Known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $110 |