Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A1400 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1400 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides physical 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 S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 compared to the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A1400 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.