Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Let's look more closely at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and ZS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was announced 13 months after the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the N100 matches up vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got exterior measurements 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 ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the N100 vs the ZS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and ZS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.