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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 18 months later than the ZR1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3300 IS grades versus the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 A3300 IS ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A3300 IS

 ZR1 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 A3300 IS ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS against the ZR1.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and ZR1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
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 All around 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 life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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 One One
Price at launch $200 $280