Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS2

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A810 was manufactured 3 years after the TS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A810 matches up against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic TS1
A810 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A810
TS1 | A810 |
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Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS1
A810 | TS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 against the TS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and TS1.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 189 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 life | 220 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $99 | $380 |