Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon S30 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and S3 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S30 was revealed 14 months after the S3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S30 scores against the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic S3
S30 | S3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon S30
S3 | S30 |
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Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic S3
S30 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S30 versus Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S30 and the S3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and S3.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S30 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S3 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.5 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | 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 | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 240 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $119 | $110 |