Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Released August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS10
SD4000 IS | TS10 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TS10 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS10
SD4000 IS | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |