Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1
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93 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD4000 IS was announced 19 months later than the TS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS1
SD4000 IS | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TS1 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS1
SD4000 IS | TS1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has got 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) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS and the TS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and TS1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS1 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SD4000 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 189g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $380 |