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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD970 IS versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 10 months before the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD970 IS grades vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD970 IS FH1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD970 IS

 FH1 SD970 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD970 IS FH1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the FH1.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-5L -
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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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