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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 12 months before the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3300 IS matches up against the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic SZ1

 A3300 IS SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon A3300 IS

 SZ1 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic SZ1

 A3300 IS SZ1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the SZ1.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and SZ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (131g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic SZ1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $179