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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3400 IS scores against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 A3400 IS FH20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FH20 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH20

 A3400 IS FH20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS and the FH20.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and FH20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $179