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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic TS2

 A1400 TS2 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A1400

 TS2 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS2

 A1400 TS2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 compared to the TS2.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and TS2.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format AA -
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 1 1
Launch cost $109 $350