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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 18 months after the ZR1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A3200 IS scores vs the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 A3200 IS ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A3200 IS

 ZR1 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 A3200 IS ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the ZR1.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and ZR1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
71
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
34
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $280