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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD960 IS scores vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic SZ10

 SD960 IS SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 SZ10 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic SZ10

 SD960 IS SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has external measurements 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 SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS and the SZ10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and SZ10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $200