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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 12 months before the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS3

 SD4000 IS TS3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TS3 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS3

 SD4000 IS TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the TS3.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and TS3.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS3 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $380