Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7
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![Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7/Panasonic-FP7-front.jpg)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SD1400 IS was revealed 11 months before the FP7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1400 IS scores against the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FP7
SD1400 IS | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SD1400 IS
FP7 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP7
SD1400 IS | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1400 IS versus Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the FP7.
![Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and FP7.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | - | $227 |