Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was introduced 10 months before the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH22
SD960 IS | FH22 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SD960 IS
FH22 | SD960 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH22
SD960 IS | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS features outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the FH22.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FH22.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 110 IS | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | - | $200 |