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Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced within a month of the SZ7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A810 matches up vs the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic SZ7

 A810 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon A810

 SZ7 A810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic SZ7

 A810 SZ7 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 versus the SZ7.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and SZ7.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A810 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
64
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots 220 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $199