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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 17 months before the F5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic F5

 SD4500 IS F5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 F5 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic F5

 SD4500 IS F5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the F5.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and F5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (121g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
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 One One
Retail cost $300 $100