Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we are reviewing the Canon N100 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was revealed 3 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the N100 matches up against the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 versus the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and FH5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and FH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The N100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.