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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 11 months before the FP5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FP5

 SD1400 IS FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 FP5 SD1400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP5

 SD1400 IS FP5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS features 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 FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the FP5.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and FP5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (260 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery power (260 shots)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery power (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP5
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
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 distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price - $199