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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 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 TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed within a month of the TS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD960 IS scores against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SD960 IS TS1 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TS1 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SD960 IS TS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS offers physical measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the TS1.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and TS1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-27
Body design 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 145g (0.32 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $380