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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was announced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3400 IS grades against the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic LX3

 A3400 IS LX3 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2008More recent by 40 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon A3400 IS

 LX3 A3400 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LX3

 A3400 IS LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the LX3.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and LX3.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3400 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A3400 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than average (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (126g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (265g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average (265g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LX3
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $449