Canon N vs Panasonic FH1

Below is a in depth review of the Canon N and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 3 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the N grades against the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the N versus the FH1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and FH1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern N will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.