Canon N100 vs Panasonic 3D1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and 3D1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

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.