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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 2 months prior to the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2300 grades vs the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic ZS20

 A2300 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Canon A2300

 ZS20 A2300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS20

 A2300 ZS20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 and the ZS20.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and ZS20.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A2300 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
56
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (206g)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $349