Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A3400 IS was announced 21 months earlier than the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3400 IS scores versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS versus the LF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and LF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3400 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3400 IS will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.