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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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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
51
 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
66
 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
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 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
55
 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