Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was brought out 11 months before the ZS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS7
SD4000 IS | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SD4000 IS
ZS7 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS7
SD4000 IS | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outside 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 ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and ZS7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |