Canon N vs Panasonic SZ5
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Canon N vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Canon N
(Full Review)
(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 SZ5
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon N and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N matches up against the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic SZ5
| N | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon N
| SZ5 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic SZ5
| N | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus |
Canon N vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N features physical measurements 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the N against the SZ5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon N vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and SZ5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon N Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Canon N Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Canon N Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
missing mic jack
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $195 |