Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 14 months before the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH7
SX210 IS | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SX210 IS
FH7 | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH7
SX210 IS | FH7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and FH7.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-09-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $226 | $149 |