Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we will be matching up the Canon N100 versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was launched 12 months prior to the SZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the N100 compared to the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SZ10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SZ10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older N100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.