Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-S3Lumix DC-S1
      MSRP$2499 (body only), $3399 (w/24-105mm lens)
      Camera TypePoint & ShootInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeStandard CompactMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inchFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels14.5 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      ProcessorVenus Engine IVVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32406000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Autofocus ModesLive ViewMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points11225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Lens MountLeica L
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range3.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      DxO Low Light ISO3333
      DxO Color Depth25.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.5
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Internal Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      H.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      H.265/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      5952 x 3968 @ 24 fps [200 Mbps]
      5888 x 3312 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5376 x 3584 @ 25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 24/25/29.97/50 fps [150 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 59.94 fps
      Raw via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4128 x 2176 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 up to 50/59.94 fps
      3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps
      1920 x 1080p up to 50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited except 30 min for 4K@60/50p
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Dimensions99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83")149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82")
      Weight (inc. batteries)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 9.15 x 6.4"
      Package Weight6.385 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life250 shots380 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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