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Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 15 months later than the 3D1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the N grades vs the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic 3D1

 N 3D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2011More recent by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon N

 3D1 N 
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic 3D1

 N 3D1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N features exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the N versus the 3D1.

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and 3D1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger N is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $670