Comment 1 for bug 882043

> Problem2:
> Sometimes when I want to pan with the mouse, I zoom in when it isn't
> my intention. This problem is worse when working with worn out
> mice that will send a click when you want to drag.

The minimal drag distance in screen pixels aka "click/drag threshold" can be adjusted in the preferences - maybe this helps with old mices:

File > Inkscape Preferences > Mouse: Click/drag threshold ___ (default: 4)