Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD980 IS grades versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys 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) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.