Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1
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Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Panasonic TS1
1000D | TS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon 1000D
TS1 | 1000D | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Panasonic TS1
1000D | TS1 | |||
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Launched | July 2008 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |