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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 12 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS scores vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic ZR3

 A3300 IS ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A3300 IS

 ZR3 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZR3

 A3300 IS ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the ZR3.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and ZR3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format 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
Retail price $200 $280