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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched within a month of the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD4500 IS grades against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS TS3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS TS3 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the TS3.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and TS3.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS3 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
20
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
55
 flash built-in
 very long reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low MP (10MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 310 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $380