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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 7 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD960 IS scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SD960 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2009More recent by 83 months
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SD960 IS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS versus the ZS60.
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and ZS60.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
26
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
53
 has manual focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
71
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 lighter than others (282 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
58
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
 lighter than others (282g)
 features touch to focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
37
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
59
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than others (282 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $248