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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 5 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic S1

 SD4000 IS S1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S1 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic S1

 SD4000 IS S1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the S1.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (117g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $269