Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FP7
SX400 IS | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SX400 IS
FP7 | SX400 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FP7
SX400 IS | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |