Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1400 IS was brought out 13 months later than the FS15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FS15
SD1400 IS | FS15 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon SD1400 IS
FS15 | SD1400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FS15
SD1400 IS | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the FS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and FS15.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SD1400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also Known as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
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 | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
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 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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | - | $180 |