Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic F5
SD4000 IS | F5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SD4000 IS
F5 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic F5
SD4000 IS | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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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 |