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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 matches up vs the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic TS1

 A1400 TS1 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A1400

 TS1 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS1

 A1400 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 provides outside 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 TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 versus the TS1.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and TS1.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A1400 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A1400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $380