• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.9 inch 18.5mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-S3 advantages over Nikon S01

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.9 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    112 mm vs 87 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S01 advantages over Panasonic DMC-S3

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S210

Panasonic DMC-S3
Nikon S210
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Nikon S210

Nikon S01
Nikon S210
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More pixels
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S01 vs Nikon S210

Compared to Panasonic DMC-S1

Panasonic DMC-S3
Panasonic DMC-S1
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Panasonic DMC-S1

Nikon S01
Panasonic DMC-S1
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S01 vs Panasonic DMC-S1

Compared to Fujifilm JV200

Panasonic DMC-S3
Fujifilm JV200
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Fujifilm JV200

Nikon S01
Fujifilm JV200
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Lighter weight
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S01 vs Fujifilm JV200

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Panasonic DMC-S3
Pentax RS1500
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Pentax RS1500

Nikon S01
Pentax RS1500
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S01 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Nikon S02

Panasonic DMC-S3
Nikon S02
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $180
  • 1/3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Nikon S02

Nikon S01
Nikon S02
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video

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