Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZR3
A2400 IS | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A2400 IS
ZR3 | A2400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR3
A2400 IS | ZR3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Examine the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |