Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZS40

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 23 months prior to the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 matches up versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1300 and the ZS40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and ZS40.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.