Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS20
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe A3400 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the ZS15 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3400 IS grades vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic ZS15
A3400 IS | ZS15 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon A3400 IS
ZS15 | A3400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS15
A3400 IS | ZS15 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | June 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS vs the ZS15.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and ZS15.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | 260 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $279 |