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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 7 months after the ZS8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 grades versus the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic ZS8

 A2300 ZS8 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon A2300

 ZS8 A2300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS8

 A2300 ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 vs the ZS8.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and ZS8.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
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lighter than competitors in class (125g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (210g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
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quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic ZS8
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
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 One One
Launch pricing $139 $275