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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 6 months earlier than the ZS40 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1400 grades versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 A1400 ZS40 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Canon A1400

          

          

            
 ZS40 A1400 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 A1400 ZS40 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 versus the ZS40.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and ZS40.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

            Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
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 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than others (240 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others (240g)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 offers face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (240 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS40
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $450