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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon N100 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was revealed 2 years after the TS3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the N100 matches up vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 N100 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon N100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 N100 TS3 
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N100 versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 compared to the TS3.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and TS3 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and TS3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The N100 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent N100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon N100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
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 you can focus manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon N100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
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 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than others (289g)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon N100 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
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 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 supports touch to focus
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (289g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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 better than average battery power (310 per charge)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (330 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon N100 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 comes with external mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 heavier than others (289 grams)
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $380