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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2400 IS grades versus the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS3

 A2400 IS ZS3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZS3 A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS3

 A2400 IS ZS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 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).

Examine the Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the ZS3.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $200