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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed within a month of the SZ7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic SZ7

		

		

			
 A2400 IS SZ7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon A2400 IS

		

		

			
 SZ7 A2400 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ7

		

		

			
 A2400 IS SZ7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS against the SZ7.
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SZ7.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
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 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (190 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
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 lighter than others (126 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (190 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery pack (190 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others (126g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $199