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Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 12 months after the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A800 scores against the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic ZR3

 A800 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A800

 ZR3 A800 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic ZR3

 A800 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 compared to the ZR3.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and ZR3.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A800 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
29
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (300 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
55
good battery power (300 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
26
good battery power (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
24
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot A800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $280