Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 5 months before the SZ5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A1300 scores vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 compared to the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.