Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1400 was launched 3 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1400 scores versus the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic ZR3
| A1400 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A1400
| ZR3 | A1400 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZR3
| A1400 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the ZR3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and ZR3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A1400 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer A1400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| 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 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | $280 |
