Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FH8

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the FH8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the FH8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and FH8.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.