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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 4 months earlier than the FH1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD980 IS scores versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD980 IS FH1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 FH1 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD980 IS FH1 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS offers physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the FH1.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and FH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
38
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $150