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Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Panasonic SZ5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic SZ5

 N100 SZ5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon N100

 SZ5 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic SZ5

 N100 SZ5 
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SZ5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography features
33
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
65
great battery (330 per charge)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (289g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic SZ5
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
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