Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a extended overview of the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A3300 IS was introduced 21 months later than the ZS1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3300 IS grades versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon A3300 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.