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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 17 months before the ZS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SD4500 IS ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 ZS25 SD4500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS25

 SD4500 IS ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the ZS25.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and ZS25.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 190g (0.42 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Launch price $300 $300