Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was unveiled 15 months earlier than the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS scores against the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic 3D1
SD4000 IS | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
3D1 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic 3D1
SD4000 IS | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the 3D1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and 3D1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic 3D1 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $670 |