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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 23 months before the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2300 matches up versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 A2300 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon A2300

 ZS35 A2300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS35

 A2300 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides outside 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2300 vs the ZS35.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
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relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 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 distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $300