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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 19 months later than the FH1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD4500 IS FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 FH1 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD4500 IS FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the FH1.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and FH1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH1 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $150