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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 24 months before the SZ3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1 scores against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S1 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic S1

 SZ3 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic SZ3

 S1 SZ3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 against the SZ3.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and SZ3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 117g (0.26 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $269 $150