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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 13 months later than the ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up against the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS10

 A2400 IS ZS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZS10 A2400 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS10

 A2400 IS ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the ZS10.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and ZS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
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lighter than others (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (219g)
has focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $350