Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the FH20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS grades against the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and FH20.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.