Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic SZ8
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Panasonic SZ8
| SD970 IS | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon SD970 IS
| SZ8 | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic SZ8
| SD970 IS | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS and the SZ8.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and SZ8.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | - | $275 |