Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 22 months after the FH7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1400 grades against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 enjoys outer 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) and the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the FH7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and FH7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.