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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was brought out 14 months after the S3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic S3

 A2400 IS S3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S3 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic S3

 A2400 IS S3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS and the S3.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Panasonic S3 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (126 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (117 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic S3
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 lbs) 117g (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $110