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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS matches up against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic TS5

 SD960 IS TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TS5 SD960 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS5

 SD960 IS TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS and the TS5.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and TS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $350