Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon S110 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close but the S110 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was introduced 15 months later than the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S110 matches up vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S110 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S110 against the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and ZS7.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S110 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher S110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.