Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SD4500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.