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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 2 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

 SD4000 IS ZS5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ZS5 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS5

 SD4000 IS ZS5 
ReleasedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the ZS5.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $300