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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera

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Product Description
Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features... More
Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features you’re looking for in a digital camera along with a few surprises as well. The new movie button allows you to record high-resolution, 60fps continuous movies without having to switch modes, and an exclusive, “MovieSnap” feature allows you to take still images while you’re shooting video giving you dual capture capability for all your memorable moments. Less
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography... More
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography experience. The 12.1 megapixel lens with Live MOS sensor of this Panasonic camera takes pictures with life-like clarity. Moreover, this Panasonic digital camera automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. Tap the screen of this Panasonic camera to operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time. Available in multiple shades, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is sure to add a special touch to your style. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional • 3D Digital Camera
3D Digital Camera - Yes
Weight 0.91 lb. 9.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 1x
Features Image Stabilization Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 1x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm -
Macro Focus Range in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm -
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) / 36 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.7/f3.5 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec 1/4000 - 60 sec
Frames Per Second 2.3 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 100 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) -
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries -
Battery Life 110 Images -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.91 lb. 9.35 lb.
Depth 2.97 in. 1.29 in.
Height 3.07 in. 4.44 in.
Width 4.46 in. 2.67 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803063998 885170033535
Product ID 30041967 107253353
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lens Cap -
Release Date May, 2006 -
Family Line Canon PowerShot Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN S3IS DMCGF2CW
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
Panasonic DMC-GF2
Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera
From $399.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 47 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
15
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)

Consumer Reviews

313

The Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech May 21, 2006
148 Helpfuls 149 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, excellent image quality, 12X USM Image Stabilized zoom, full manual controls.
Cons No RAW mode, no hot shoe for external flash units, small LCD screen
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon PowerShot S2 IS was last year's most popular monster zoom digicam because its fast image stabilized 12X USM zoom, best in class movie mode, compact SLR like body, and full manual controls dovetailed perfectly with the needs of a rapidly expanding prosumer market niche. Consumers who've... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera - I Sold Mine On eBay

bydkozin May 31, 2006
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Build quality, resolution, picture quality, fast 12x zoom with optical stabilization
Cons Price, 4 AA batteries, flimsy lens cap, slow flash recycle, no RAW, control layout
Recommended it? Yes

I have used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the Panasonic FZ7 and the Canon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought the Canon S3 IS and after using it and comparing it to other stabilized-zoom cameras, I sold the S3 on eBay. Overall, the S3 IS is a good camera, but it... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

21

Great little camera * DSLR replacement * compact upgrade

byaloofyouth Aug 17, 2011
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Portable, powerful, great auto modes and features
Cons Mediocre dynamic range and high-ISO ability
Recommended it? Yes

I apologize for the spacing issues but epinions was smashing all the lines together, so I had to double-space every paragraph divider. This review has been updated with even more personal experiences, at the suggestion of a mod, so please revise your ratings accordingly. Note that I intersperse... Read full review »

booruwa
140

The compact king in interchangeable lense

bybooruwa Apr 10, 2011
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Compact, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

The latest as of now in the Inter Changeable lense cameras....the GF2 strikes out as one of the most compact of them all. Amongst other things the GF2 has touchscreen controls, 1920x1080 HD movie mode etc.

So how did my images turn out? Pretty good! For everyone who's naturally afraid... Read full review »

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