Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5
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![Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2400-IS/Canon-A2400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The A2400 IS was introduced 5 months earlier than the SZ5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2400 IS scores versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic SZ5
A2400 IS | SZ5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon A2400 IS
SZ5 | A2400 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ5
A2400 IS | SZ5 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SZ5.
![Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and SZ5.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
![Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $149 | $195 |