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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic TS30

 SD960 IS TS30 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TS30 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS30

 SD960 IS TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS offers external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the TS30.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and TS30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $180