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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic TS1

 A810 TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A810

 TS1 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS1

 A810 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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