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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic TS3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 18 months prior to the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1400 IS scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Panasonic TS3

 SD1400 IS TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TS3 SD1400 IS 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic TS3

 SD1400 IS TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with exterior 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 TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1400 IS against the TS3.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and TS3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SD1400 IS to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 310 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $380