Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 6 months after the FH7 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2400 IS scores versus the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS vs the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and FH7.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.