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Canon N vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon N vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out around the same time to the F5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N matches up versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic F5

 N F5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon N

 F5 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic F5

 N F5 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N enjoys external 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) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the N and the F5.

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N and F5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Panasonic F5
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 250 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 1 1
Launch price $299 $100