Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 7 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1300 grades vs the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 against the ZS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and ZS80.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.