Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH27

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon N100 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was revealed 3 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the N100 scores vs the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 vs the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and FH27 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and FH27.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent N100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.