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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 4 months after the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 A2400 IS 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 3D1 A2400 IS 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 A2400 IS 3D1 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS and the 3D1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
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lighter than average (126g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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includes focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 190 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $670