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Canon N vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon N versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 17 months after the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the N scores against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic TS3

 N TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon N

 TS3 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic TS3

 N TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N features physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon N versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the N vs the TS3.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and TS3.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher N will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery life (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $380