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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon N100 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The N100 was revealed 3 years after the FX75 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the N100 scores against the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic FX75

 N100 FX75 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon N100

 FX75 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic FX75

 N100 FX75 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got 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) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 versus Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the N100 versus the FX75.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and FX75 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and FX75.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX75 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent N100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
65
good battery power (330 per charge)
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (289g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
offers touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
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fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine HD II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $139