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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 14 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2400 IS scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic S1

 A2400 IS S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S1 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic S1

 A2400 IS S1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys physical 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 S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS and the S1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2400 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
66
lighter than average in class (126g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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