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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the FP2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD940 IS scores against the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Panasonic FP2

 SD940 IS FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon SD940 IS

 FP2 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP2

 SD940 IS FP2 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS features outer dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD940 IS vs the FP2.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and FP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (151g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also called Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $80