Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 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
- Released June 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FP7
SX210 IS | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SX210 IS
FP7 | SX210 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FP7
SX210 IS | FP7 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |