Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1
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![Canon PowerShot N100 front Canon PowerShot N100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-N100.jpg)
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced November 2011
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
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The N100 was revealed 2 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the N100 matches up vs the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic 3D1
N100 | 3D1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 27 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon N100
3D1 | N100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic 3D1
N100 | 3D1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 against the 3D1.
![Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and 3D1 is 89 and 93 respectively.
![Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and 3D1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The N100 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent N100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-3D1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 330 shots | 200 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $349 | $670 |