Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 - digital camera best price

You are looking for a digital camera is compact, with the reasonable price but have the ability to meet multiple needs then photographed Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 can be an appropriate choice.

Front

Design and Features

From the first look that impressive S3 with the compact size 99x58x20 mm, weighing only 116 grams. Evaluation version is black, but the user can select one of the colors of purple, red and silver. Product size and weight similar to Samsung ES80 ($ 99.99), a digital camera with similar features.
The top of the machine is extremely simple design with two buttons is the on / off and shutter button. All settings for the machine are arranged on the back of the machine and slanted to the right of the LCD screen size 2.7 inch 230k. The display is good, sharp images and bright enough to use outdoors on sunny days.
The buttons on the back adjustment allows the user to set the shooting mode and flash control without having to access the menu system. However, if you want to customize according to your needs, users can press the MODE button to change modes.

Right edge

Default shooting mode is Intelligent Auto S3, but if you want to do more than tweak can select Normal Picture mode. With this mode, users can adjust the ISO and exposure compensation function (EV Compensation). To capture more professional user can select the mode with 22 Scene capture options are set as: Fireworks, Sunset, Portrait ...
May use 4x optical zoom lens (focal length 35 mm with number 28-112 mm equivalent) with aperture of f/3.1-6.5.

Performance

S3 can start immediately and take the first photo in about 1.9 seconds, the distance between two continuous shooting approximately 1.8 seconds and shutter lag and 0.4 second reach. Thus the speed of the machine better than Canon PowerShot A800 ($ 89.99), start within 2.4 seconds, to 3.4 seconds between each photo needs to capture and measure shutter lag is only is 0.6 seconds.

Photographs were set at ISO 800

Photo taken by S3 of good quality. Noise reduction capability of the machine, when the ISO is set higher than the mean noise level also increased. Snapshot of the S3 at ISO 800 with noise less than 1.5% is acceptable. Meanwhile, Samsung ES80 can only meet the ISO standards are set at 400. This shows that the S3 is capable of taking good pictures in low light conditions.
It can shoot 720p video at 30 frames / second with QuickTime format and then the user can upload to YouTube, Vimeo and other video sharing sites without having to convert. Video quality at relatively when viewed on a big screen, but the effects appear spotted.

 

Video recorded with Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

No HDMI port so users will have to use a cable converter if you want to see video on high resolution screens (HDTV). HP Lithium battery when fully charged can capture 250 new styles need recharging and supports memory cards SD / SDHC / SDXC.
Bottom edge, pin and slot
Conclusion

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 digital camera is suitable for users with limited cost, while ensuring a compact design, photos and good video and an impressive LCD screens.
Pros

Good image quality.
Large LCD screen.
Integrated optical image stabilization.
4x optical zoom lens.

Cons

There is no mode selection dial.
Can not zoom while shooting video.
Effects spots appear when recording HD video.

Price

Low around 2,300,000 USD
Specifications

Sensor: 1/2.33 "CCD
Resolution: 14.1 million pixels
Lens: 28-112 mm, 4x optical zoom
LCD: 2.7 inch, 230,000-dot resolution.
ISO: 100/200/400/800/1600
Format: JPEG, QuickTime (M-JPEG)
Connectivity: USB, AV
Memory: 70 MB and can be upgraded via the SD card slot / SDHC / SDXC
Battery: Lithium-Ion
Size: 99x58x20 mm
Weight: 117 grams.