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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

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
Samsung PL200
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Samsung PL200

 S3 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic S3

 PL200 S3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Samsung PL200

 S3 PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (117g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Samsung PL200
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