Canon N vs Panasonic ZR3
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon N versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe N was brought out 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the N grades versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon N vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic ZR3
| N | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon N
| ZR3 | N |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic ZR3
| N | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing |
Canon N vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N comes with physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon N versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the N vs the ZR3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon N vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and ZR3.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $280 |
