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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 2 months later than the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1400 IS scores versus the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
 SD1400 IS FP1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1400 IS versus Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the FP1.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and FP1.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SD1400 IS to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
65
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
38
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $153