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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released September 2008
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and FP2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was released 15 months prior to the FP2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD990 IS grades versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Panasonic FP2

 SD990 IS FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon SD990 IS

 FP2 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2008Newer by 15 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic FP2

 SD990 IS FP2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS provides outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the FP2.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and FP2 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and FP2.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
37
high flash sync (1/500s)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (205g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
57
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (151g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Other name Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $80