Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Let's look closer at the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the TS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and TS2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.