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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
Panasonic 3D1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic 3D1

 A1400 3D1 
RevealedJune 2013November 2011More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A1400

 3D1 A1400 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic 3D1

 A1400 3D1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
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no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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