Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic TS6
SD4000 IS | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TS6 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 53 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic TS6
SD4000 IS | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS provides external 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) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the TS6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TS6.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 370 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $300 |