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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 24 months prior to the TS4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic TS4

 SD1300 IS TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 TS4 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic TS4

 SD1300 IS TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the TS4.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-08 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 - 310 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $399