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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SX1 IS ZS7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SX1 IS

 ZS7 SX1 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011March 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 SX1 IS ZS7 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the ZS7.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS7 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and ZS7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS7 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (218g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (615g)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $350