Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH3

Below, we will be looking at the Canon N100 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was announced 4 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N100 matches up against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has external measurements 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 FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 vs the FH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and FH3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and FH3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent N100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.