Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Nikon L100
- Newer Model is Nikon L120
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L110 and Panasonic S3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L110 was manufactured 11 months prior to the S3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L110 grades vs the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic S3
L110 | S3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon L110
S3 | L110 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic S3
L110 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L110 and Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 versus the S3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and S3 is 77 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and S3.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S3 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older L110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | 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 sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 13.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 406 gr (0.90 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $110 |