Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G12 and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G12 grades vs the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic TS1
G12 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon G12
TS1 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic TS1
G12 | TS1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 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 out the Canon G12 and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 vs the TS1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and TS1 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and TS1.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G12 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 189g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $380 |