Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1400 was released 4 years after the FX580 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1400 grades against the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FX580
A1400 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A1400
FX580 | A1400 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX580
A1400 | FX580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 versus the FX580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and FX580.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 type | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $109 | $499 |