Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Digital Camera Review and Best Prices

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 is a compact budget digital camera with under $100 prices. One amongst the first pair of the Panasonic’s S series of budget compacts, the 14MP S3 is bundled with essential features in a simple rounded body design. Despite being categorized under budget compacts, it offers useful features such as 720p HD recording, 28-112mm optical zoom and image stabilization.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 is a good-looking camera, with a distinctive pebble shape, rounded corners and an attractively glossy finish to the all-plastic body. Outwardly, the solid feeling, pocket-sized Lumix DMC-S3 has a slim 20.8mm depth. The S3 has a 4x optical zoom, starting at a respectable wide-angle of 28mm equivalent (in 35mm terms) and peaking at 112mm at the telephoto end.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Features Summary

14 MP high resolutions CCD sensor, images remain clear and sharp even when they are enlarged to A2 size (594 x 420 mm)
28mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom f/3.1-6.5 LUMIX DC VARIO lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-112mm) into a compact body
2.7-inch LCD features high 230,000-dot resolution LCD
MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) assures high correction performance against blur caused by a hand-shake without deterioration of image quality
iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, 4 detection and correction functions are simultaneously activated to optimize the settings, so you get stunning photos every time
Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the Scene Mode to one of Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scenery or Sunset
Intelligent ISO Control function made possible by the Venus Engine VI detects subject movement and automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions
Face detection detects faces and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure settings
Auto backlight Compensation detects backlight condition and compensates it automatically
Quick AF reduces the shutter delay time and lets you take images quickly
reduces the shutter delay time and lets you take images quickly
Record standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps)
Media storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC with 70MB internal memory
Battery life : approx. 250 shots (CIPA Standard)