Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was launched 12 months earlier than the ZS45 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the N100 scores versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and ZS45 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS45 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older N100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.