Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 23 months before the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 scores vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the ZS40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and ZS40.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.