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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 7 months after the FP8 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades against the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FP8

 SD1400 IS FP8 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 FP8 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP8

 SD1400 IS FP8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS features external dimensions 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 FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS against the FP8.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and FP8.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SD1400 IS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SD1400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others (151g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
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") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $300