Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1400 was released 24 months after the LS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1400 matches up against the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic LS5
A1400 | LS5 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A1400
LS5 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic LS5
A1400 | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 vs the LS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and LS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1400 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer A1400 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | 160 images |
Type of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $109 | $294 |