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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD970 IS versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was introduced 11 months before the TS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD970 IS scores versus the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SD970 IS TS10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SD970 IS

 TS10 SD970 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SD970 IS TS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD970 IS and the TS10.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and TS10.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen 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
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price - $249