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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 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 FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic FZ28

 A3400 IS FZ28 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FZ28 A3400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FZ28

 A3400 IS FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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