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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 5 months before the FH6 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS FH6 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 FH6 SD4500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS FH6 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS and the FH6.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and FH6.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
20
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (280 shots)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
55
 flash built-in
 very long zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse function
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 better than average battery life (280 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
32
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse function
41
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $129