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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 11 months prior to the ZS7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 SX130 IS ZS7 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 ZS7 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 SX130 IS ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the ZS7.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ZS7 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ZS7.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (308 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
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 lighter than others in class (308g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
42
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (308g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
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 - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $350