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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS SZ1 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS provides external 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 SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SZ1.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and SZ1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
20
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (131g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
55
 has built in flash
 long zoom (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
 lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography details
32
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (131g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic SZ1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $179