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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1400 IS was unveiled 10 months after the FS12 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FS12

 SD1400 IS FS12 
RevealedFebruary 2010April 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 FS12 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FS12

 SD1400 IS FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the FS12.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and FS12.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SD1400 IS to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FS12
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.30 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $228