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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 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 FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1400 matches up vs the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic FZ28

 A1400 FZ28 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A1400

 FZ28 A1400 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic FZ28

 A1400 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 versus the FZ28.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and FZ28.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A1400 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1400 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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