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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was released 2 months after the FP2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon SD1400 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 SD1400 IS FP2 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS and the FP2.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and FP2.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
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 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
65
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (151 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (151g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $80