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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD940 IS versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD940 IS grades versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Panasonic TS4

 SD940 IS TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TS4 SD940 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic TS4

 SD940 IS TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS features outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS vs the TS4.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-19 2012-01-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $399