• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A1400 advantages over Panasonic LF1

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Panasonic LF1 advantages over Canon A1400

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A1300

Canon A1400
Canon A1300
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic LF1
Canon A1300
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon S110

Canon A1400
Canon S110
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic LF1
Canon S110
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Leica C

Canon A1400
Leica C
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic LF1
Leica C
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compared to Nikon AW120

Canon A1400
Nikon AW120
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic LF1
Nikon AW120
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Nikon AW130

Canon A1400
Nikon AW130
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic LF1
Nikon AW130
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
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