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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 11 months earlier than the SZ3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3400 IS scores against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic SZ3

		

		

			
 A3400 IS SZ3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 SZ3 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic SZ3

		

		

			
 A3400 IS SZ3 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the SZ3.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and SZ3.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged A3400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (180 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
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 lighter than others in class (126g)
 supports focus via touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (180 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
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 $150