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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 5 years after the FP7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores vs the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Panasonic FP7

 SX540 HS FP7 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SX540 HS

 FP7 SX540 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FP7

 SX540 HS FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the FP7.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and FP7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and FP7.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery power (240 per charge)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 442 gr (0.97 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 205 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $227