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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 6 months after the ZS10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic ZS10

 SD4500 IS ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 ZS10 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS10

 SD4500 IS ZS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys external 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the ZS10.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and ZS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than average (219g)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
31
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 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 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $350