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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(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
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic FS15

 SD780 IS FS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon SD780 IS

 FS15 SD780 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS15

 SD780 IS FS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic FS15
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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