Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1100 IS grades versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic ZS1
| A1100 IS | ZS1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon A1100 IS
| ZS1 | A1100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic ZS1
| A1100 IS | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS and the ZS1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and ZS1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon A1100 IS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $160 | $0 |