Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Panasonic FP1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon SD940 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP1
SD940 IS | FP1 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Canon SD940 IS versus Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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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 |