Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

The SD1400 IS was unveiled 10 months later than the FS42 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic FS42
SD1400 IS | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Canon SD1400 IS
FS42 | SD1400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic FS42
SD1400 IS | FS42 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the FS42.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and FS42.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1400 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD1400 IS will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 132g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | - | $580 |