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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 14 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3400 IS scores versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FH27

          

          

            
 A3400 IS FH27 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 FH27 A3400 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH27

          

          

            
 A3400 IS FH27 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS has outer measurements 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 FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the FH27.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and FH27.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date  of the cameras into account. The younger A3400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
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 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery (180 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
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 range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $229