Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon N100 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close but the N100 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The N100 was released 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the N100 scores vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 compared to the ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and ZS5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The N100 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more modern N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.