Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS was introduced in July 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Canon SD4500 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Reachs More Telephoto 360 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/6.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.7 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output vs

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      Canon SD4000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      Panasonic XS1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 over Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4608 x 3456
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 36 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/2.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) vs 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-H1
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS comes with NB-9L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and 4.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 22 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.87") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 body has dimensions of 94 x 54 x 14 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.55"). Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 weighs 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      101 mm

      59 mm

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      94 mm

      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and give them scores of 56 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      52
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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