Canon N vs Panasonic TS3
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 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
- Launched January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic TS3
N | TS3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon N
TS3 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic TS3
N | TS3 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |