Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe N100 was launched 18 months after the SZ5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the N100 grades vs the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic SZ5
N100 | SZ5 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2012 | More modern by 18 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon N100
SZ5 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic SZ5
N100 | SZ5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 against the SZ5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SZ5 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and SZ5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
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 Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $195 |