Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

The A2400 IS was manufactured 8 months prior to the LX7 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic LX7
A2400 IS | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon A2400 IS
LX7 | A2400 IS | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic LX7
A2400 IS | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has external measurements 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS and the LX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and LX7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon A2400 IS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $400 |