Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 22 months earlier than the FH25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD970 IS grades vs the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the FH25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and FH25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.