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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 18 months earlier than the TS6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 matches up vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic TS6

 A1400 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A1400

 TS6 A1400 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2013Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS6

 A1400 TS6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 compared to the TS6.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and TS6.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
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 distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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