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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 5 months before the FH25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS FH25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon SD4000 IS

		

		

			
 FH25 SD4000 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS FH25 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the FH25.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and FH25.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
19
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
64
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
40
 really wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
32
 really wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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 reduction
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 175g (0.39 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $180