Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look closer at the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 11 months prior to the SZ3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1300 scores vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A1300 vs the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.