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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively close but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD960 IS was brought out 2 months prior to the ZS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

 SD960 IS ZS1 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SD960 IS

 ZS1 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS1

 SD960 IS ZS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS vs the ZS1.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and ZS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD960 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SD960 IS will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
37
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternate name Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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