Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe A1400 was manufactured 4 years after the FX48 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A1400 matches up versus the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FX48
A1400 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon A1400
FX48 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX48
A1400 | FX48 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 against the FX48.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1400 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lbs) | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $325 |