Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was brought out 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS grades against the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS provides 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) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and LX3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A2400 IS will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.