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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic S3
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 6 months prior to the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX210 IS grades against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic S3

		

		

			
 SX210 IS S3 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 S3 SX210 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic S3

		

		

			
 SX210 IS S3 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the S3.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S3.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography features
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 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
28
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic S3 Sports photography info
43
 amazing zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic S3 Travel photography information
68
 lighter than competition (220g)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than competition (117g)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
48
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic S3
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $226 $110