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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 4 months before the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2400 IS scores against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS15

					

					

						
 A2400 IS ZS15 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon A2400 IS

					

					

						
 ZS15 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS15

					

					

						
 A2400 IS ZS15 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS against the ZS15.
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and ZS15.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

						Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography advice
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 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (208g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
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 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average (208 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery (260 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
37
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (208 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 grams (0.28 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $279