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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 3 years before the FH10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 SD4000 IS FH10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FH10 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH10

 SD4000 IS FH10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the FH10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and FH10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Form 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $110