Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FH7

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 5D MIV was introduced 5 years after the FH7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 5D MIV matches up against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIV versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and FH7 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and FH7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.