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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the FP7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FP7

 SX210 IS FP7 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FP7 SX210 IS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FP7

 SX210 IS FP7 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS and the FP7.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and FP7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FP7.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery pack (240 shots)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (147g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $226 $227