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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 23 months before the S3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L100 scores against the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic S3

 L100 S3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon L100

 S3 L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic S3

 L100 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L100 compared to the S3.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and S3 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and S3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography advice
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic S3
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $110