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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3000 IS grades vs the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic XS1

 A3000 IS XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 XS1 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic XS1

 A3000 IS XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the XS1.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and XS1.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $240 $130