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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was released 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N100 matches up vs the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic FX78

 N100 FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon N100

 FX78 N100 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic FX78

 N100 FX78 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 compared to the FX78.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and FX78 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and FX78.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The N100 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger N100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
65
good battery life (330 shots)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic FX78
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $349 $210