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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was introduced 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 A3400 IS FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FH1 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH1

 A3400 IS FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS vs the FH1.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $150