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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1400 scores versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic ZR1

 A1400 ZR1 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon A1400

 ZR1 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZR1

 A1400 ZR1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1400 against the ZR1.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and ZR1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $280