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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic S3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and S3 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the L1 grades against the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic S3

 L1 S3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic L1

 S3 L1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2007More modern by 45 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k207kSharper screen (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic S3

 L1 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 features outer measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L1 versus the S3.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and S3 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and S3.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S3 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (606g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
50
lighter than others (606g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
no Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-04-11 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 207 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,500 $110