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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

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

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).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 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
43
 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
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
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 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