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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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 Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 SD4500 IS FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 FX580 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX580

 SD4500 IS FX580 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS has external dimensions 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 FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the FX580.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and FX580.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX580 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $499