Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The N100 was revealed 3 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the N100 scores vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic S1
N100 | S1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon N100
S1 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic S1
N100 | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 vs the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and S1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and S1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The N100 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern N100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine IV |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images | 240 images |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $349 | $269 |