Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic S3

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 22 months prior to the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD960 IS scores against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has got outside 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) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and S3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.