Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.