Clicky

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic FH3
(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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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 firms

The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 SD960 IS FH3 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FH3 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH3

 SD960 IS FH3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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