Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and FS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FS25 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.