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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SD4000 IS ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ZS7 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 SD4000 IS ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
32
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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