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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic ZS5
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

 SD960 IS ZS5 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SD960 IS

 ZS5 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS5

 SD960 IS ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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