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Canon N vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon N versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 17 months later than the FH7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the N matches up versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic FH7

 N FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon N

 FH7 N 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic FH7

 N FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N has external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the N against the FH7.

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and FH7.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher N provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
72
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon N vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 200 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $149