Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1400 was revealed 20 months after the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic 3D1
A1400 | 3D1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A1400
3D1 | A1400 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic 3D1
A1400 | 3D1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 compared to the 3D1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and 3D1.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A1400 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent A1400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $109 | $670 |