Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic XS1
SX400 IS | XS1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX400 IS
XS1 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic XS1
SX400 IS | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |