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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic FS7

 SD780 IS FS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon SD780 IS

 FS7 SD780 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS7

 SD780 IS FS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (155 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS7
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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