• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 132.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FS7 advantages over Canon A2300

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.58 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.5 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A2300 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS7

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W230

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Sony DSC-W230
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Sony DSC-W230

Canon A2300
Sony DSC-W230
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A2300 vs Sony DSC-W230

Compared to Panasonic DMC-F3

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Canon A2300
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon A2300 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Canon A2300
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Compared to Olympus VG-120

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Olympus VG-120
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Olympus VG-120

Canon A2300
Olympus VG-120
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-120

Compared to Canon A3400 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Canon A3400 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Canon A3400 IS

Canon A2300
Canon A3400 IS
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A2300 vs Canon A3400 IS

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