Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic SZ1
A3300 IS | SZ1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon A3300 IS
SZ1 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic SZ1
A3300 IS | SZ1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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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 |