Canon SD1100 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 80 IS) Concise Review
Compared to... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
The Panasonic FS3 was launched at the same time as the Canon SD1100, clearly with the same target group in mind. Both cameras feature an 8MP sensor and a 3x zoom (Canon 38-114mm equiv., Panasonic 33-100mm) in an ultra compact package. We have included samples for the lowest standard ISO settings and at ISO 400, 800 and 1600.
Studio scene comparison (SD1100 @ ISO 80, FS3 @ ISO 100)
- Canon SD1100 IS (Ixus 80 IS): Program mode, ISO 80, Default Image Parameters,
Manual white balance, +0.67 EV compensation
- Panasonic DMC-FS3: Program mode, ISO 100, Default Image Parameters,
Manual white balance, +0.33 EV compensation
- Lighting: Daylight simulation, >98% CRI
Canon SD1100 IS (Ixus 80 IS) |
Panasonic DMC-FS3 |
ISO 80, 1/100 sec, F3.5 |
ISO 100, 1/125 sec, F3.2 |
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Looking at the images it is clear that the Canon produces visibly sharper output. We are not talking about a massive amount of difference here - you would not notice it on a normal size print - but at a pixel level there is more detail to be found in the Canon image. The Canon also produces a slightly cleaner output with fewer processing artifacts (though it has to be said, the SD1100 IS is hardly producing the 'cleanest' output we've ever seen at a pixel level).
There is no significant fall-off in sharpness towards the edges of the frame on either of the two cameras. The colors are a little more vivid on the Panasonic but both cameras produce results that are perfectly usable 'out of the box'.
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