Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP5

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and FP5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the FP5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD990 IS matches up versus the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS vs the FP5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and FP5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and FP5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SD990 IS will show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be behind in sensor technology.