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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD780 IS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was introduced 22 months prior to the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
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 FP7 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
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Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 SD780 IS FP7 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS versus the FP7.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and FP7.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
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 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery life (240 CIPA)
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
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 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (155g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 good battery life (240 shots)
 has touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
41
 very good size screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (240 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (147g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $227