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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2200 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ7 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2200 scores against the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic SZ7

 A2200 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon A2200

 SZ7 A2200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic SZ7

 A2200 SZ7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2200 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 and the SZ7.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and SZ7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
37
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $139 $199