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. For Facebook and YouTube fans there is an easy upload and share option.

Quick specs Body type CompactMax resolution 4320 x 3240Effective pixels 14 megapixelsSensor size 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)Sensor type CCDISO Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Focal length (equiv.) 28–112 mmMax aperture F3.1–5.6Articulated LCD FixedScreen size 2.7″Screen dots 230,000Max shutter speed 1/1600 secFormat MPEG-4Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC, InternalUSB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)Weight (inc. batteries) 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83″)

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. For Facebook and YouTube fans there is an easy upload and share option.

Quick specs Body type CompactMax resolution 4320 x 3240Effective pixels 14 megapixelsSensor size 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)Sensor type CCDISO Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Focal length (equiv.) 28–112 mmMax aperture F3.1–5.6Articulated LCD FixedScreen size 2.7″Screen dots 230,000Max shutter speed 1/1600 secFormat MPEG-4Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC, InternalUSB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)Weight (inc. batteries) 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83″)