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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The N100 was launched 4 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the N100 grades versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic ZR3

 N100 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon N100

 ZR3 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic ZR3

 N100 ZR3 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features outer 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) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the N100 compared to the ZR3.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and ZR3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and ZR3.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $349 $280