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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 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 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 18 months after the S2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1400 scores versus the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic S2

 A1400 S2 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Canon A1400

 S2 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic S2

 A1400 S2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with external dimensions 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 S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 compared to the S2.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1400 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography advice
Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
32
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic S2
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-01-09
Body design 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 174g (0.38 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $109