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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Launched June 2013
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic LS5

 A1400 LS5 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A1400

 LS5 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic LS5

 A1400 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
28
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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