Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP5

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced 16 months earlier than the FP5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up versus the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS offers exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS vs the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and FP5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.