Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The N100 was announced 24 months later than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N100 grades against the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic TS20
N100 | TS20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon N100
TS20 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic TS20
N100 | TS20 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the N100 compared to the TS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and TS20.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger N100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-31 |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $349 | $179 |