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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 3 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1400 matches up vs the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FH20

 A1400 FH20 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A1400

 FH20 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FH20

 A1400 FH20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 and the FH20.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and FH20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1400 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 174 grams (0.38 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $179