Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic LX3
A3400 IS | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | November 2008 | More recent by 40 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon A3400 IS
LX3 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic LX3
A3400 IS | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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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 |