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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 19 months after the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic XS1

 SX400 IS XS1 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 XS1 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic XS1

 SX400 IS XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the XS1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and XS1 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and XS1.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 313g (0.69 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 190 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $130