Canon N vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the N grades against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon N versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the N vs the ZS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and ZS3.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon N to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern N should have a benefit in sensor innovation.