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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 3 years after the FX580 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3400 IS grades versus the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 A3400 IS FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FX580 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX580

 A3400 IS FX580 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the FX580.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and FX580.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
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 rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $499