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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 19 months before the SZ7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS scores vs the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic SZ7

 SX210 IS SZ7 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SZ7 SX210 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic SZ7

 SX210 IS SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has outside 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the SZ7.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SZ7.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $226 $199