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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic TS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 5 years before the TS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 SD990 IS TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SD990 IS

 TS25 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2008Newer by 52 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic TS25

 SD990 IS TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD990 IS against the TS25.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and TS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS25 will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good resolution (15MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (205g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (144g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
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good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (205g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (144g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2008-09-17 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Battery format - 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
Retail cost - $180