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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 8 months earlier than the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2200 matches up versus the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic FH7

 A2200 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A2200

 FH7 A2200 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH7

 A2200 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 against the FH7.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and FH7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
70
great battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $149