Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7100 was revealed 14 months after the S3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7100 grades vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P7100 vs the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S3 is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and S3.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S3 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P7100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.