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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was announced 11 months before the TS10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SD960 IS TS10 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TS10 SD960 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SD960 IS TS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS and the TS10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and TS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 145g (0.32 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $249