Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD780 IS was released 2 months after the FS7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD780 IS grades vs the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic FS7
SD780 IS | FS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon SD780 IS
FS7 | SD780 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS7
SD780 IS | FS7 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS provides exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS against the FS7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and FS7.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD780 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD780 IS will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 139 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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-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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $160 |