Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was brought out 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3400 IS matches up against the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FZ28
A3400 IS | FZ28 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A3400 IS
FZ28 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FZ28
A3400 IS | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS features exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS against the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and FZ28.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 417 grams (0.92 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $599 |