Panasonic S3 vs Samsung ST95
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
19 Overall
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung ST95 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
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Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3 was unveiled at a similar time to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3 matches up vs the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Samsung ST95
| S3 | ST95 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic S3
| ST95 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Samsung ST95
| S3 | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 enjoys 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) and the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3 and the ST95.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and ST95.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Samsung ST95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Samsung ST95 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $110 | $145 |
