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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A2400 IS was introduced 2 years after the ZS1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2400 IS scores against the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

 A2400 IS ZS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZS1 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS1

 A2400 IS ZS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the ZS1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and ZS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon A2400 IS will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (229g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $0