Canon A1400 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 6 months before the SZ8 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1400 grades vs the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SZ8.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.