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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the FH7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3400 IS grades against the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FH7

 A3400 IS FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FH7 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH7

 A3400 IS FH7 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS offers external 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 FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS vs the FH7.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't 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 advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (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 FH7
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $149