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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 3 years before the TS4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic TS4

 SD960 IS TS4 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TS4 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS4

 SD960 IS TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS provides outer 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS against the TS4.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and TS4.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $399