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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD780 IS matches up against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon SD780 IS

		

		

			
 FP5 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 SD780 IS FP5 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS has physical measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS against the FP5.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and FP5.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery power (260 shots)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
50
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
 great battery power (260 CIPA)
 supports touch to focus
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
40
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 great battery power (260 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
30
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FP5
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $199