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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Panasonic FH7
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FH7

 SX210 IS FH7 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FH7 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH7

 SX210 IS FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
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