Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Panasonic FP7
SX540 HS | FP7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SX540 HS
FP7 | SX540 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FP7
SX540 HS | FP7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and FP7 is 69 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |