Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1
94 Imaging
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94 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZR1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A3000 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZR1
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and ZR1.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR1 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 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 card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $240 | $280 |