Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was manufactured 4 years before the FH10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS grades vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH10
SD960 IS | FH10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SD960 IS
FH10 | SD960 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH10
SD960 IS | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS features external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS against the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and FH10.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 103 grams (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $110 |