Canon N vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we will be matching up the Canon N and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 24 months before the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the N grades versus the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N against the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N and SZ10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.