Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH27

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 2 years after the FH27 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1400 scores versus the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 against the FH27.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and FH27.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A1400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.