Canon A1200 vs Panasonic ZS3

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A1200 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 21 months after the ZS3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1200 matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 compared to the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and ZS3.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern A1200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.