Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic FS12

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and FS12 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was released 7 months earlier than the FS12 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SD990 IS versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS against the FS12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and FS12.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.