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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3400 IS scores versus the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 A3400 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A3400 IS

 ZS60 A3400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 A3400 IS ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS features exterior 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) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the ZS60.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and ZS60.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (126 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
offers focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 180 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $248