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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Panasonic ZR1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 A3000 IS ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A3000 IS

 ZR1 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 A3000 IS ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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