Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic S3
AW110 | S3 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon AW110
S3 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic S3
AW110 | S3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |