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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 13 months after the FX700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD4500 IS grades against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 SD4500 IS FX700 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 FX700 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX700

 SD4500 IS FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the FX700.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and FX700.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $399