Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2300 grades vs the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic ZR1
| A2300 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A2300
| ZR1 | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZR1
| A2300 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 against the ZR1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and ZR1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A2300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $139 | $280 |