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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 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 SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced within a month of the SZ1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic SZ1

 A2400 IS SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 SZ1 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ1

 A2400 IS SZ1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS and the SZ1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and SZ1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
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lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (131 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
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 shots 250 shots
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $179