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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 21 months after the FX75 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS grades versus the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 A3400 IS FX75 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FX75 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX75

 A3400 IS FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS against the FX75.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and FX75.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 -
Style of battery 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 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $139