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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 4 months prior to the FP1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD940 IS matches up against the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Panasonic FP1

 SD940 IS FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon SD940 IS

 FP1 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP1

 SD940 IS FP1 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS comes with outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS against the FP1.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and FP1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $153