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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 7 months later than the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores against the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 A3400 IS LS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A3400 IS

 LS5 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LS5

 A3400 IS LS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS against the LS5.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and LS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
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reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-07-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 160 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $294