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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The A1400 was unveiled 9 months after the LX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1400 scores versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic LX7

 A1400 LX7 
IntroducedJune 2013October 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon A1400

 LX7 A1400 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic LX7

 A1400 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1400 vs the LX7.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and LX7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1400 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon A1400 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger A1400 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography information
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 150 photos 330 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $400