Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 5 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS versus the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and ZS45.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.