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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A2300 was announced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores against the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic ZS1

 A2300 ZS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon A2300

 ZS1 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS1

 A2300 ZS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the ZS1.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2300 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon A2300 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 210 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $0