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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 6 months after the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1400 grades versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 A1400 ZS30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon A1400

          

          

            
 ZS30 A1400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 A1400 ZS30 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 compared to the ZS30.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and ZS30.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

            Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 resolution is good (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A1400 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
47
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (198 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others in class (198g)
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 features face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (198g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
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) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $250