Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ5

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was brought out 14 months after the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the N Facebook ready scores versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the SZ5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and SZ5.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern N Facebook ready provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.