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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 7 months after the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 SD4000 IS TS2 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TS2 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS2

 SD4000 IS TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the TS2.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and TS2.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-02 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $350