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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 6 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3000 IS grades vs the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZS50

 A3000 IS ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Canon A3000 IS

 ZS50 A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS50

 A3000 IS ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the ZS50.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS50 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (243 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS50
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery format - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $350