Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.