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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 6 months after the TS3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS scores vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 A3400 IS TS3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 TS3 A3400 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 A3400 IS TS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS features outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS against the TS3.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and TS3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (180 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (310 per charge)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 has focus by touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (180 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery (310 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery (180 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 good battery (310 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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