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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 7 months after the TS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades against the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SD4000 IS TS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TS10 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SD4000 IS TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has 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) while the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS against the TS10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and TS10.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternative name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-02 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $249