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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed January 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced at a similar time to the S3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1 scores versus the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S3

 S1 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic S1

 S3 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S3

 S1 S3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the S3.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and S3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic S3
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $269 $110