Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS7
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3100 IS was unveiled 18 months prior to the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3100 IS grades against the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic ZS7
| A3100 IS | ZS7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon A3100 IS
| ZS7 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS7
| A3100 IS | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS versus the ZS7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and ZS7.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
| 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 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 ID | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $159 | $350 |