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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed at a similar time to the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic TS20

 A2400 IS TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A2400 IS

 TS20 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic TS20

 A2400 IS TS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS offers outside measurements 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 TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the TS20.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and TS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
66
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-31
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $179