Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Introduced June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FX90
A1400 | FX90 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A1400
FX90 | A1400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FX90
A1400 | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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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 |