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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled very close to the LS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS LS5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 LS5 SD4500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS LS5 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the LS5.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and LS5.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (160 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
55
 flash built-in
 long zoom (360mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery (160 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
32
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery (160 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
32
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
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
Pricing at launch $300 $294