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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 11 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic ZS15

 SD4500 IS ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 ZS15 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2011More recent by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS15

 SD4500 IS ZS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS features outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS and the ZS15.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS15 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 208 gr (0.46 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 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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $279