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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 SD960 IS FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FH22 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH22

 SD960 IS FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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