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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out within a month of the FP8 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD940 IS grades vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Panasonic FP8

 SD940 IS FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon SD940 IS

 FP8 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP8

 SD940 IS FP8 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS versus the FP8.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and FP8.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine V
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $300