Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1300 was released 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1300 grades vs the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic ZR1
| A1300 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A1300
| ZR1 | A1300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic ZR1
| A1300 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 compared to the ZR1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and ZR1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A1300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $119 | $280 |