Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD780 IS versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was unveiled 2 months after the FS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD780 IS scores against the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic FS15
SD780 IS | FS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon SD780 IS
FS15 | SD780 IS | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS15
SD780 IS | FS15 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS and the FS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and FS15.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $180 |