Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was released 17 months before the FX700 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FX700
SD960 IS | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SD960 IS
FX700 | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FX700
SD960 IS | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and FX700.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 176 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $399 |