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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3400 IS grades against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic ZS40

 A3400 IS ZS40 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Canon A3400 IS

 ZS40 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS40

 A3400 IS ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the ZS40.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and ZS40.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS40
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $450