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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the FH7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH7

 SD960 IS FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FH7 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH7

 SD960 IS FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer 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 FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the FH7.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and FH7.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $149