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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4500 IS was launched 3 years prior to the LF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS scores against the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic LF1

 SD4500 IS LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 LF1 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LF1

 SD4500 IS LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the LF1.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and LF1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LF1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
31
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
36
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $500