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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon N100 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was brought out 2 years after the FH6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic FH6

 N100 FH6 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon N100

 FH6 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic FH6

 N100 FH6 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 against the FH6.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and FH6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
65
good battery (330 per charge)
has focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 280 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $129