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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced within a month of the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3400 IS scores against the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic TS20

 A3400 IS TS20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A3400 IS

 TS20 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic TS20

 A3400 IS TS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has got outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS versus the TS20.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and TS20.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery 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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $179