Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon A1300 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 13 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A1300 scores vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 comes with physical 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and ZS10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.