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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 9 months before the FX75 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD980 IS scores versus the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 SD980 IS FX75 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon SD980 IS

 FX75 SD980 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Panasonic FX75

 SD980 IS FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS vs the FX75.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and FX75.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $139