Canon S200 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S200 was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200 matches up against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SZ7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.