Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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 Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FX580
SD4500 IS | FX580 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SD4500 IS
FX580 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX580
SD4500 IS | FX580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |