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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1400 was manufactured 24 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1400 matches up vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic ZS7

 A1400 ZS7 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon A1400

 ZS7 A1400 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS7

 A1400 ZS7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 and the ZS7.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and ZS7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1400 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A1400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
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screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
28
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot A1400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Style of battery 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $350