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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon N100 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly close but the N100 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Panasonic ZS3

 N100 ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon N100

 ZS3 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Panasonic ZS3

 N100 ZS3 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the N100 compared to the ZS3.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and ZS3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon N100 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer N100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (289 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
65
good battery power (330 per charge)
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (289 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
34
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (289 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot N100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $200