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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 2 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZR3

 A2400 IS ZR3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZR3 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR3

 A2400 IS ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the ZR3.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and ZR3.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (126g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 159 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 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $280