Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type
Compact
Effective pixels
14.1 MP
Size
1/2.3"
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Normal focus range (wide angle)
50 cm
Weight
117 oz
Deep
21 in
Width
99 in
Range
3.3 m
Display size
2.7 in
Optical zoom (Integrated lens)
4 x
White balance presets
4
Capacity (Rechargeable)
660 mAh
HDMI
No
ISO max
1600
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| General | |||
| Type | Compact | ||
| Available | Yes | ||
| Release date (US) | July 2011 | ||
| Street price (US) | 129.95 $ | ||
| Released (FR) | July 2011 | ||
| Colors | Blue Black Red Purple |
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| Sensor | |||
| Effective pixels | 14.1 MP | ||
| Type | CCD | ||
| Size | 1/2.3" | ||
| Area | 6.17x4.55 mm | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | ||
| Optics | |||
| Integrated lens | Yes | ||
| Optical zoom | 4 x | ||
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28-112 mm | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.1 - F5.6 | ||
| Interchangeable lens | No | ||
| Digital zoom | 4 x | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 s | ||
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 s | ||
| Display | |||
| Viewfinder | No | ||
| LiveView | Yes | ||
| Display size | 2.7 in | ||
| Display resolution | 230000 px | ||
| Touchscreen | No | ||
| Flip-out screen | No | ||
| Second display | No | ||
| Camera features | |||
| Metering modes | Multi | ||
| Self timer | Yes | ||
| Type | 2 seconds 10 seconds |
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| Scene modes | Yes | ||
| Other features | |||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | ||
| Proximity sensor | No | ||
| GPS | No | ||
| Timelapse | No | ||
| 3D | No | ||
| Waterproof | No | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | ||
| Power | |||
| Standard | No | ||
| Rechargeable | Yes | ||
| Type | Lithium-ion | ||
| Capacity | 660 mAh | ||
| Size and weight | |||
59 in
21 in
99 in
117 oz
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| Height | 59 in | ||
| Width | 99 in | ||
| Deep | 21 in | ||
| Weight | 117 oz | ||
| Image | |||
| Max resolution | 4320x3240 pixels | ||
| Ratio | 3:2 4:3 16:9 |
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| ISO min | 100 | ||
| ISO max | 1600 | ||
| ISO max with boost | 6400 | ||
| White balance presets | 4 | ||
| Custom white balance | Yes | ||
| Image stabilization | Yes | ||
| Stabilization type | Optical | ||
| Uncompressed format | No | ||
| Focus | |||
| Autofocus | Contrast detection | ||
| Manual focus | No | ||
| Normal focus range (wide angle) | 50 cm | ||
| Macro focus range (wide angle) | 5 cm | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | ||
| Flash | |||
| Internal Flash | Yes | ||
| Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Reduction |
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| Range | 3.3 m | ||
| External flash | No | ||
| Video | |||
| Format | MPEG4 | ||
| Sound | Mono | ||
| Maximum resolution | 1280x720 pixels | ||
| Maximum framerate at max resolution | 30 fps | ||
| High speed movie | No | ||
| Connectivity | |||
| USB | Yes | ||
| USB version | 2.0 | ||
| HDMI | No | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | ||
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | ||
| Memory card support | Yes | ||
| Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
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| Dual slot | No | ||
| Eye-Fi compatible | No | ||
| Remote control | No | ||
| Audio | No | ||
| NFC | No | ||
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