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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 11 months before the ZS30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades against the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS30

 A2400 IS ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZS30 A2400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS30

 A2400 IS ZS30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the ZS30.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (198g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (126g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (198g)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 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 dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $250