Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 24 months before the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3 grades against the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 against the XS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and XS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.