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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 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 SZ5
(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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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 A2400 IS SZ5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon A2400 IS

          

          

            
 SZ5 A2400 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 A2400 IS SZ5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (190 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (126g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (190 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
37
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery (190 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
33
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ5
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
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