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Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Panasonic FS7

 A480 FS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon A480

 FS7 A480 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Panasonic FS7

 A480 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
24
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography details
16
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Panasonic FS7
 Canon PowerShot A480Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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