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Canon N vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon N versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N matches up against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic S1

 N S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon N

 S1 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic S1

 N S1 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N versus the S1.

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher N is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
72
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $269