Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 24 months prior to the ZS25 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3300 IS grades versus the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS versus the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and ZS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.