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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 14 months after the FH2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3400 IS grades vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3400 IS FH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 FH2 A3400 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3400 IS FH2 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS vs the FH2.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and FH2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (180 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (270 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery pack (270 shots)
 lighter than average (121g)
 supports touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery life (180 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images 270 images
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $149