Canon PowerShot A2400 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS was introduced in February 2012 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A2400 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3.

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 128 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4.6x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1300 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) vs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 over Canon PowerShot A2400 IS.

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      More Focus Points 9 vs 11
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 3.7 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 190 shots vs 310 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points911
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1300 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps3.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life190 shots310 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 190 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A2400 IS, and up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. Canon PowerShot A2400 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and 5.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS body has dimensions of 94 x 54 x 20 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.79") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 body has dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06"). Canon PowerShot A2400 IS weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz).

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

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      54 mm

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      103 mm

      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and give them scores of 50 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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