Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS, 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.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 was introduced in January 2009 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 over Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580.

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.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Canon PowerShot SD4000 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.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SD4000 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.

Image Stabilization

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

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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

Battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger battery pack and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS comes with NB-6L battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580, and up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87") and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS body has dimensions of 100 x 54 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.13 x 0.91"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

95 mm

57 mm

100 mm

54 mm

57 mm

54 mm