Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH7

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was manufactured 13 months later than the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S110 matches up against the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 vs Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S110 compared to the FH7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and FH7.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH7 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.