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Predecessor: |
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Canon S110
S110 vs S120
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DMC-FS3 |
S120 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$199.95 |
$449.99 |
Street Price: |
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$449.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-02-27 |
2013-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
4.9 oz
(140 g)
includes batteries
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7.7 oz
(217 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in.
(95 x
53 x
23 mm)
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3.9 x
2.3 x
1.1 in.
(100 x
59 x
29 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
8.1 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.5 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.76 microns |
1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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56 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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21.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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11.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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246 |
Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 2400 x 3000
(7.2 MP,
Other), 1696 x 2112
(3.6 MP,
Other), 960 x 1200
(1.2 MP,
Other), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
11.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10)
320x240 (30/10)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
320x240 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 6 elements in 5 groups |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
33 -
100mm
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5.5 -
16.5mm
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5.2 -
26mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
Wide: F2.8 / F8 (2 steps) Tele: F5.1 / F14 (2 steps) |
f/1.8 (W) / 5.7 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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3 -
50 cm
1.2 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 9-point |
Contrast Detect AF: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) |
Auto with selectable upper limit (400-12800), ISO 80-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (2), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/2500 - 250 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple |
Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness evaluated in Face Detection AF |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Underwater |
SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10, 2, Custom (1-30s (1-10 shots)) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off (Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction only in Night Portrait/Party/Candle Light mode only) |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
1.6 ft. – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. Auto ISO: (T) (50cm – 7m (W), (50cm – 2.3m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
50.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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0.94 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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1.18 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.31 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
11.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
4 |
5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.17 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.262 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.71 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.095 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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1.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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6.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary NB-6LH |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows; Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Quick AF. |
DIGIC 6 processor, BSI sensor, f/1.8-5.7 5x lens, built-in Wi-Fi. |