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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 4 years earlier than the FH10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD980 IS scores versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 SD980 IS FH10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SD980 IS

 FH10 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Panasonic FH10

 SD980 IS FH10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS and the FH10.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and FH10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Other name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $110