Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS against the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and ZS35.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.