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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS grades vs the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic ZS30

 A3300 IS ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon A3300 IS

 ZS30 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZS30

 A3300 IS ZS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the ZS30.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and ZS30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (198g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $250