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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2400 IS grades vs the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic FX48

 A2400 IS FX48 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon A2400 IS

 FX48 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FX48

 A2400 IS FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the FX48.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and FX48.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 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 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $325