Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Following is a complete review of the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was brought out 21 months earlier than the LF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS and the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and LF1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.