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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 17 months before the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SD1300 IS ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 ZS7 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 SD1300 IS ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the ZS7.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and ZS7.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (218g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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