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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out around the same time to the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 FH7 SD4500 IS 
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS FH7 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the FH7.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and FH7.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
20
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
55
 flash built-in
 long reach (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
32
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $149