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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 10 months prior to the FH1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD960 IS grades against the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD960 IS FH1 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FH1 SD960 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD960 IS FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the FH1.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and FH1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $150