Canon 550D vs Panasonic FP7

Let's look more closely at the Canon 550D vs Panasonic FP7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly close but the 550D (APS-C) and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The 550D was announced 9 months prior to the FP7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 550D grades vs the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D has external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon 550D vs Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 550D versus the FP7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and FP7 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and FP7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 550D having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 550D will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.