Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FH7
SD4500 IS | FH7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SD4500 IS
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FH7
SD4500 IS | FH7 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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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 |