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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the LX7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD4000 IS scores against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic LX7

 SD4000 IS LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 LX7 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2012August 2010More modern by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic LX7

 SD4000 IS LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS and the LX7.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and LX7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SD4000 IS uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $400