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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 19 months later than the FS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 SD4000 IS FS25 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FS25 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FS25

 SD4000 IS FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the FS25.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and FS25.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS25 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $230