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Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Successor is Canon 1100D
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1000D versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very close but the 1000D (APS-C) and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1000D was revealed 6 months earlier than the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1000D matches up versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Panasonic TS1

 1000D TS1 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon 1000D

 TS1 1000D 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Panasonic TS1

 1000D TS1 
LaunchedJuly 2008January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1000D versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1000D versus the TS1.

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and TS1 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and TS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1000D with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Panasonic TS1
 Canon EOS 1000DPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Other name EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-07-22 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 gr (1.11 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $380