Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 8 years after the S3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1000 grades versus the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1000 and the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and S3 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and S3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.