Canon A490 vs Panasonic TS1
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Canon A490 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- New Model is Panasonic TS2
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In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A490 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A490 was announced 12 months after the TS1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A490 grades against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Panasonic TS1
| A490 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A490
| TS1 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Panasonic TS1
| A490 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A490 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A490 versus the TS1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and TS1.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A490 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A490 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone 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 | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $380 |
