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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
30
Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic ZS3

 A3400 IS ZS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon A3400 IS

 ZS3 A3400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS3

 A3400 IS ZS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the ZS3.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and ZS3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (229 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $200