Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2200 was manufactured 24 months prior to the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A2200 scores vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic SZ3
A2200 | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon A2200
SZ3 | A2200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic SZ3
A2200 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2200 and the SZ3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and SZ3.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $139 | $150 |