Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX580

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The N100 was unveiled 5 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the N100 grades vs the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N100 features external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 vs the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and FX580.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The N100 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern N100 provides an edge in sensor technology.