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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon N100 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was brought out 4 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N100 matches up versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic ZR1

 N100 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon N100

 ZR1 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic ZR1

 N100 ZR1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 and Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 versus the ZR1.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and ZR1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and ZR1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The N100 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher N100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
65
good battery (330 shots)
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $280