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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 23 months later than the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1400 matches up vs the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FX90

 A1400 FX90 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A1400

 FX90 A1400 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX90

 A1400 FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features exterior measurements 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 FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the FX90.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and FX90.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A1400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
32
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
28
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-08-26
Body design 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 images 200 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $227