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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 3 years before the LS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS scores against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 SD960 IS LS5 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SD960 IS

 LS5 SD960 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic LS5

 SD960 IS LS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS against the LS5.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NB-4L 2 x AA
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 Single Single
Launch cost - $294