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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 SD960 IS FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FX700 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FX700

 SD960 IS FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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