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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 18 months prior to the TS4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS4

 SD4000 IS TS4 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TS4 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS4

 SD4000 IS TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior 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 TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS and the TS4.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and TS4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS4 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-02 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $399