Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ3

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A810 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 11 months earlier than the SZ3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A810 grades against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A810 compared to the SZ3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and SZ3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be behind in sensor technology.