Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out within a month of the FS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD960 IS scores against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has got physical 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS against the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.