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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FX580
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FX580

 A1400 FX580 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A1400

 FX580 A1400 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX580

 A1400 FX580 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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