Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 review
Our Rating :
Price when reviewed : £102
inc VAT Its construction feels a little flimsy but otherwise this is a dependable camera at a very reasonable price.
Specifications
1/2.33in 14.0-megapixel sensor, 4.0x zoom (28-112mm equivalent), 117g
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Panasonic’s sophisticated Intelligent Auto mode helped too, adjusting settings not just according to the available light but also depending on the amount of motion in a scene. With attractive colours in a wide range of conditions, photos were up to scratch throughout nearly all of our tests, and often excellent.
It’s tempting to spend a little more on the Panasonic FS16 for its metal body and superior controls, or a little more again on the sublime Canon Ixus 115 HS. However, the S3 costs around £100 and takes high quality photos and videos – you can’t say fairer than that.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | **** |
| CCD effective megapixels | 14.0 megapixels |
| CCD size | 1/2.33in |
| Viewfinder | none |
| Viewfinder magnification, coverage | N/A |
| LCD screen size | 2.7in |
| LCD screen resolution | 230,000 pixels |
| Articulated screen | No |
| Live view | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 4.0x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 28-112mm |
| Image stabilisation | optical, lens based |
| Maximum image resolution | 4,320×3,240 |
| Maximum movie resolution | 1280×720 |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | 30fps |
| File formats | JPEG; QuickTime (M-JPEG) |
Physical | |
| Memory slot | SDXC |
| Mermory supplied | 70MB internal |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Battery Life (tested) | 250 shots |
| Connectivity | USB, AV |
| HDMI output resolution | N/A |
| Body material | plastic |
| Lens mount | N/A |
| Focal length multiplier | N/A |
| Kit lens model name | N/A |
| Accessories | USB and AV cables |
| Weight | 117g |
| Size | 60x100x21mm |
Buying Information | |
| Warranty | one-year RTB |
| Price | £102 |
| Supplier | http://www.johnlewis.com |
| Details | www.panasonic.co.uk |
Camera Controls | |
| Exposure modes | auto |
| Shutter speed | auto |
| Aperture range | f/3.1-9 (wide), f/6.5-20 (tele) |
| ISO range (at full resolution) | 100 to 1600 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2 EV |
| White balance | auto, 4 presets, manual |
| Additional image controls | none |
| Manual focus | No |
| Closest macro focus | 5cm |
| Auto-focus modes | multi, centre, face detect |
| Metering modes | multi, face detect |
| Flash | auto, forced, suppressed, red-eye reduction |
| Drive modes | single, continuous, self-timer |
