Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Later Model is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon S90 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S90 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S90 matches up versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Panasonic SZ7
S90 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon S90
SZ7 | S90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | April 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Panasonic SZ7
S90 | SZ7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Canon S90 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S90 vs the SZ7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and SZ7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $599 | $199 |