Canon N vs Panasonic S1
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Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic S1
N | S1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon N
S1 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic S1
N | S1 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon N versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |