Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic 3D1

On this page, we are comparing the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 22 months later than the 3D1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N Facebook ready scores against the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N Facebook ready has got exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the N Facebook ready against the 3D1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and 3D1.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent N Facebook ready is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.