Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the A1400 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The A1400 was revealed 6 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A1400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1400 grades versus the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FZ1000 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and FZ1000 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A1400 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.