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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 2 years after the FH22 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3400 IS grades against the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 A3400 IS FH22 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FH22 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH22

 A3400 IS FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS against the FH22.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and FH22.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $200