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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 14 months later than the FH27 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the A2400 IS grades against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 A2400 IS FH27 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A2400 IS

 FH27 A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FH27

 A2400 IS FH27 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS versus the FH27.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and FH27.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A2400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (126 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
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 distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 126g (0.28 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 57 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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $229