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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was manufactured 7 months later than the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 SD4000 IS FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FH22 SD4000 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH22

 SD4000 IS FH22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outer measurements 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 FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the FH22.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and FH22.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $200