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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 11 months later than the S3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 3D1 matches up vs the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic S3

 3D1 S3 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 11 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic 3D1

 S3 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic S3

 3D1 S3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 compared to the S3.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and S3.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 3D1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography features
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offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Panasonic S3
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
59
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 200 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $670 $110