Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced at a similar time to the TS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A1400 versus the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and TS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.