Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look closer at the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 5 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1100 IS scores vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS against the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.