Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Panasonic FP2
SD990 IS | FP2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon SD990 IS
FP2 | SD990 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | September 2008 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic FP2
SD990 IS | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |