Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic ZS5
SD960 IS | ZS5 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SD960 IS
ZS5 | SD960 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS5
SD960 IS | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and ZS5.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | - | $300 |