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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 12 months later than the ZR3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2200 scores vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic ZR3

 A2200 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A2200

 ZR3 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZR3

 A2200 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 against the ZR3.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and ZR3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger A2200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
37
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $280