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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SD4000 IS ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ZS35 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS35

 SD4000 IS ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the ZS35.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-02 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $300