Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 2 months later than the S3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6100 matches up versus the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S6100 against the S3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.