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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic ZS7, 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 ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 18 months prior to the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3000 IS grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 A3000 IS ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon A3000 IS

 ZS7 A3000 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 A3000 IS ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS and the ZS7.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and ZS7.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $350