Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 11 months prior to the ZS30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3400 IS versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.