Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 7 months later than the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 grades vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has got physical 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 ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 compared to the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1300 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.