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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was released 7 months after the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZR3

 SD4000 IS ZR3 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ZR3 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZR3

 SD4000 IS ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with physical measurements 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 ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS and the ZR3.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and ZR3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 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 1 1
Launch price $300 $280