Canon N100 vs Panasonic S3

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon N100 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The N100 was introduced 3 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the N100 grades vs the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 compared to the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and S3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The N100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S3 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger N100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.