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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic S3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 4 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic S3

 SX410 IS S3 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S3 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic S3

 SX410 IS S3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 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 change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S3.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and S3 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and S3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Panasonic S3
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (185 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (185 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic S3
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $110