Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10
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93 Imaging
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was released 5 years before the SZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3200 IS grades versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic SZ10
A3200 IS | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A3200 IS
SZ10 | A3200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 48 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic SZ10
A3200 IS | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and SZ10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 200 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $200 |