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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 3 years prior to the F5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic F5

 SD4000 IS F5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 F5 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic F5

 SD4000 IS F5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS features external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS against the F5.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and F5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic F5
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $100