Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Let's look closer at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 3 years after the FX580 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the FX580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and FX580.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.