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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N Comparison

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10 MP | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Canon. Panasonic ZS1 was introduced to market in May 2009 and Canon N was launched in January 2013. As you can see, ZS1 is 4 years older than N. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch sensor whereas Canon N has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Canon N Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-224 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 195g. 79 x 60 x 29 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 over Canon PowerShot N
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
3.0fps vs 2.0fps 1 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 224mm 76 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 8× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot N over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
2.8" vs 2.7" 0.1 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
461k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Weight
195 g vs 229 g 34 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
3.12µm2 vs 2.48µm2 25% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Canon PowerShot N
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 224mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Canon PowerShot N
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.8" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 461k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Canon N has external dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N. Panasonic ZS1 has the same height with Canon N. On the other hand, with a width of 103mm, it is 24 wider and also with a thickness of 33mm, it is 4mm thicker than Canon N.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon N is significantly lighter (34g ) than the Panasonic ZS1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ZS1
N
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZS1
N
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 (Lumix DMC-TZ6) nor Canon PowerShot N provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon N's 2.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic ZS1's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Canon N LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS1 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to N.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon N has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor.

Below you can see the ZS1 and N sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N Cameras


As seen above, Canon N has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Canon N features a 28-224 mm F3.0-5.9 8× zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS1 has 3mm wider coverage than the Canon N. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.00, Canon N is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS1 has 76mm longer reach than the Canon N. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS1
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS1
N
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS1
N
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS1
N
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon N for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon N for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic ZS1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon N for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
224 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic ZS1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon N for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
195g
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic ZS1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon N for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon N: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS1 and Canon N scores compare:

Panasonic ZS1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #378 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1058 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon N
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #272 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #885 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon N is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic ZS1 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Canon PowerShot N
Brand Panasonic Canon
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.5-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 5.744 x 4.308 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 24.74mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 2248
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 28-224 mm (8×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F3.0-5.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) n/a
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 195g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 79 x 60 x 29mm
Battery Life n/a 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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