Canon 400D vs Panasonic FS7

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 400D vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively close but the 400D (APS-C) and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 400D was manufactured 3 years before the FS7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 400D scores vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 400D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon 400D vs Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 400D against the FS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and FS7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and FS7.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 400D comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older 400D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.