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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3400 IS matches up against the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 A3400 IS FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FS25 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FS25

 A3400 IS FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the FS25.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and FS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Body design 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $230