Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here is a thorough review of the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 6 months later than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1400 comes with outer measurements 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 ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 against the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the production date of the products into consideration.