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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was launched 21 months later than the ZS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic ZS1

 A2200 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon A2200

 ZS1 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZS1

 A2200 ZS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 versus the ZS1.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and ZS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2200 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon A2200 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
70
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
30
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $0