Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8
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![Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8/Panasonic-FH8-front.jpg)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SD960 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FH8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FH8
SD960 IS | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Canon SD960 IS
FH8 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FH8
SD960 IS | FH8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got external 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 FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS and the FH8.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FH8.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2012-01-09 |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $149 |