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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and FP7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the FP7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD990 IS scores vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Panasonic FP7

 SD990 IS FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon SD990 IS

 FP7 SD990 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2008More recent by 28 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic FP7

 SD990 IS FP7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS has got 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) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS versus the FP7.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and FP7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and FP7.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
37
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (205 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (205 grams)
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (147g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $227