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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 22 months prior to the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 SD960 IS FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FH27 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH27

 SD960 IS FH27 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the FH27.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and FH27.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $229