Canon A2200 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2200 grades against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2200 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 compared to the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.