Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ10

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A1300 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1300 scores against the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1300 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and SZ10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.