Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 6 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD980 IS matches up against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features 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) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and TS6.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.