Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD960 IS was unveiled 10 months prior to the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up against the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH3
SD960 IS | FH3 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SD960 IS
FH3 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH3
SD960 IS | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS versus the FH3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FH3.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $160 |