Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe N100 was manufactured 13 months after the SZ3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N100 scores vs the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic SZ3
N100 | SZ3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon N100
SZ3 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic SZ3
N100 | SZ3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 and the SZ3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SZ3 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and SZ3.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern N100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $349 | $150 |