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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 21 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

 A2400 IS ZS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon A2400 IS

 ZS5 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS5

 A2400 IS ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS vs the ZS5.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
66
lighter than others (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30fps), 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $300