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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 2 years after the TS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SD4500 IS TS1 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TS1 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SD4500 IS TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical 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) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the TS1.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and TS1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS1 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 190g (0.42 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $380