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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 13 months before the ZS7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SX210 IS ZS7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SX210 IS

 ZS7 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 SX210 IS ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the ZS7.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $226 $350