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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years before the SZ7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX200 IS scores against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic SZ7

 SX200 IS SZ7 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SZ7 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ7

 SX200 IS SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the SZ7.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and SZ7.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
62
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $199