Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the SZ3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2400 IS scores versus the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS and the SZ3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and SZ3.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.