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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 3 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1400 grades against the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FH22

 A1400 FH22 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A1400

 FH22 A1400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FH22

 A1400 FH22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 offers outer measurements 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 FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 vs the FH22.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and FH22.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A1400 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $200