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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 3 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS grades versus the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FP7

 SX400 IS FP7 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SX400 IS

 FP7 SX400 IS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FP7

 SX400 IS FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS and the FP7.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and FP7 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and FP7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX400 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $227