Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look closer at the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A3300 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3300 IS scores vs the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS against the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and LF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3300 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A3300 IS will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.