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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was released 8 months after the SZ3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the N Facebook ready grades vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Panasonic SZ3

 N Facebook ready SZ3 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SZ3 N Facebook ready 

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic SZ3

 N Facebook ready SZ3 
Manually focus No manual focus

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the SZ3.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SZ3.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography factors
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $150