Canon A2300 vs Panasonic S3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 14 months after the S3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2300 scores against the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2300 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 compared to the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.