Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic FP8

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

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.

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

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.