Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 23 months before the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 matches up versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 and the SZ8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SZ8.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.