Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic ZS3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was launched 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the N Facebook ready scores vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready has got outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the ZS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and ZS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon N Facebook ready to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready should have a benefit in sensor technology.