Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A1300 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 23 months earlier than the ZS35 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1300 scores vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 against the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and ZS35.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.