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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 4 months later than the 3D1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 A3400 IS 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A3400 IS

 3D1 A3400 IS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 A3400 IS 3D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012November 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS and the 3D1.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and 3D1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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provides focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-11-07
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 180 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type 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 pricing $230 $670