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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was announced around the same time to the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD4500 IS scores against the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS ZS7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 ZS7 SD4500 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS ZS7 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the ZS7.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and ZS7.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS7 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
20
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (218g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
55
 has built in flash
 great reach (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
 lighter than others in class (218g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
32
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
38
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (218 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $350