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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released around the same time to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 scores versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic SZ7

 A1300 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon A1300

 SZ7 A1300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic SZ7

 A1300 SZ7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 and the SZ7.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SZ7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
33
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
64
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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