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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 7 months after the FH1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD4000 IS scores against the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD4000 IS FH1 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FH1 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD4000 IS FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the FH1.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and FH1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $150