Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10
94 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Panasonic TS10
SD970 IS | TS10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SD970 IS
TS10 | SD970 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Panasonic TS10
SD970 IS | TS10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Canon SD970 IS versus Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |