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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 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 TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 23 months later than the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 matches up against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic TS3

 A1400 TS3 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A1400

 TS3 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS3

 A1400 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides outside 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1400 vs the TS3.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and TS3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1400 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A1400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 310 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $380