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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G7 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG7TS4
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ft4
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20062012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106104
Width (mm)4327
Height (mm)7264
Weight (g)320196
Waterproof-+
PredecessorCanon G6-
SuccessorCanon G9-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.186.13
Sensor height (mm)5.324.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1.63.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD, MP4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical, 1 ED element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0028.00 - 128.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)64.6
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL w/ face detectionContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, *3200; * reduced resolutionAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1300 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumSports, Snow, Miniature Effect, Beach&Snorkeling, Underwater, SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm - 2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.6 ft0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-20
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.540.95
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-11
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.63.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.540.41
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.550.57
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)1.52.1
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)74.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220310
Battery form factorProprietary NB-2LH or NB-2LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 940mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • imagebrowser
  • photostitch
  • remote capture
  • zoombrowser ex
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.1 advanced edition
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage stabilization is sensor shift type.ISO 3,200 only available in "IS0 3200" Scene mode at lower resolution (1600x1200).Waterproof to 40 ft (12m), Shockproof to 6.6 ft (2m), Dustproof, Freezeproof to 14F, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies



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