Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 scores against the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic SZ3
| A2300 | SZ3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon A2300
| SZ3 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic SZ3
| A2300 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the SZ3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SZ3.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography factors
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others in class (126g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 210 images | 250 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $139 | $150 |