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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 19 months after the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3400 IS scores versus the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 A3400 IS FX700 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FX700 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX700

 A3400 IS FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the FX700.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and FX700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $399