Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we are comparing the Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the N100 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was launched 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N100 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the N100 compared to the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and ZS1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and ZS1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon N100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer N100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.