Canon A1400 vs Panasonic TS6

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.