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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS40, former is 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 ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2400 IS grades versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS40

 A2400 IS ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZS40 A2400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS40

 A2400 IS ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS comes with exterior 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 ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS against the ZS40.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and ZS40.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS40
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $450