Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7
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Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A480 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

The A480 was released very close to the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A480 grades vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Panasonic FS7
A480 | FS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon A480
FS7 | A480 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Panasonic FS7
A480 | FS7 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon A480 versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 against the FS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and FS7.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A480 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier.

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $210 | $160 |