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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was launched 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2400 IS grades against the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 A2400 IS FH20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A2400 IS

 FH20 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FH20

 A2400 IS FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the FH20.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and FH20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $179