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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 17 months before the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic SZ3

 SD4500 IS SZ3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SZ3 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic SZ3

 SD4500 IS SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the SZ3.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $150