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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 3 months later than the FX75 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 SD4000 IS FX75 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FX75 SD4000 IS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX75

 SD4000 IS FX75 
RevealedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the FX75.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and FX75.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
40
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
32
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $139