Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS25

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD4500 IS scores against the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS and the TS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and TS25.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.