Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3 was introduced 6 months later than the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3 scores against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Samsung PL200
S3 | PL200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic S3
PL200 | S3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Samsung PL200
S3 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 and the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and PL200.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Samsung PL200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | 170 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $110 | $0 |