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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon N100 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 3 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the N100 matches up against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic FH25

 N100 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon N100

 FH25 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic FH25

 N100 FH25 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the FH25.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and FH25 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and FH25.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH25 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (289g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average in class (289 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 330 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $180