Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic SZ10

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 6 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and SZ10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.