Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

The SD4500 IS was released 15 months prior to the LX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic LX7
SD4500 IS | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SD4500 IS
LX7 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Released | October 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LX7
SD4500 IS | LX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and LX7.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The older SD4500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $400 |