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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 4 years before the TS30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic TS30

          

          

            
 SD4500 IS TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SD4500 IS

          

          

            
 TS30 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 42 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS30

          

          

            
 SD4500 IS TS30 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the TS30.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and TS30.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (142g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
55
 built-in flash
 long zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than competition (142g)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
31
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (142g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $180