Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH7
SD960 IS | FH7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SD960 IS
FH7 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH7
SD960 IS | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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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 |