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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2400 IS grades versus the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 A2400 IS ZR1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZR1 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 A2400 IS ZR1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS versus the ZR1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and ZR1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $280