Canon S110 vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon S110 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was announced 9 months after the SZ7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S110 grades against the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 vs the SZ7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and SZ7.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S110 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.