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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 22 months before the FH27 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS matches up against the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 SD970 IS FH27 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon SD970 IS

 FH27 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic FH27

 SD970 IS FH27 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS vs the FH27.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and FH27.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $229