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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 2 years after the S3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW110 matches up versus the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic S3

 AW110 S3 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon AW110

 S3 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic S3

 AW110 S3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 provides external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 vs the S3.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and S3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent AW110 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average (117 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic S3
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $110