Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS and the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and ZS45.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.