Canon M vs Panasonic FP7
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Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon M vs Panasonic FP7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M (APS-C) and FP7 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The M was manufactured 19 months later than the FP7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M grades versus the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Panasonic FP7
M | FP7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon M
FP7 | M | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon M and Panasonic FP7
M | FP7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M offers outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M against the FP7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and FP7 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M and FP7.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-07-23 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
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 | 31 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $510 | $227 |