Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic ZR1
A3300 IS | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A3300 IS
ZR1 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZR1
A3300 IS | ZR1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |