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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Later Model is Canon S110
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was manufactured around the same time to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S100 scores vs the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic SZ7

          

          

            
 S100 SZ7 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon S100

          

          

            
 SZ7 S100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic SZ7

          

          

            
 S100 SZ7 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the SZ7.
Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SZ7.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.

            Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
44
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon S100 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
61
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (200 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
70
 lighter than competition (133g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
50
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (200 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
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 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-12-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $199